Finance Manager

Role overview

SUEZ is seeking a Finance Manager in Doha to oversee finance operations for its Qatar activities. This is a regular, permanent position focused on project controlling, financial governance, reporting, cash flow management, and support to operational teams. The role sits within the International - Middle East & Central Asia business unit.

About the company

For over 160 years, SUEZ has worked to help address environmental challenges by delivering essential services that improve quality of life. The company supports access to water and waste services through resilient and innovative solutions, and helps customers create value across the full lifecycle of their assets and services while advancing ecological transition. SUEZ operates with around 40,000 employees across 40 countries.

Key responsibilities

The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing financial performance, ensuring compliance, and partnering with operations across the project.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial control, and cost monitoring for Qatar activities.
• Track project performance across revenue, costs, margins, and cash flow, and flag opportunities and risks.
• Complete monthly close activities accurately, including revenue recognition, accruals, and cost allocations.
• Review variances versus budget and forecast, then share practical recommendations with management.
• Check project costs and ensure they are allocated correctly according to contractual and accounting rules.
• Support operational teams with financial insight and initiatives to improve cost efficiency.
• Prepare monthly reporting packs within Group deadlines and maintain compliance with IFRS, Group policies, and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audit processes and close audit observations on time.
• Monitor commitments, contingencies, and project-related financial risks in reporting.
• Manage cash flow, including forecasts, collections, payments, working capital, and receivables follow-up.
• Maintain control over bank accounts, payments, and financial commitments.
• Review contract terms from a financial standpoint and ensure billing milestones and payment terms are followed.
• Monitor variations, claims, and change orders and evaluate their financial effect.
• Provide financial inputs for client discussions and contract revisions.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting with inputs from operations and procurement teams.
• Update forecasts regularly based on project progress and emerging risks.
• Coordinate with local, regional, and HQ finance teams to keep reporting and processes aligned.
• Oversee and support the accountant, including review of journal entries, deliverables, and deadline adherence.
• Guide and coach team members to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant outputs.
• Act as the main finance contact for the project and ensure effective use of SAP, SMART, or similar systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CMA are beneficial.
• 8 to 12 years of experience in finance, with strong exposure to project controlling.
• Background in large infrastructure, construction, or other project-based environments.
• Previous experience in the Middle East, especially Qatar, is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage project financials and collaborate effectively with operations teams.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and project controlling.
• Good understanding of IFRS and financial governance requirements.
• Hands-on proficiency with SAP and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to perform in a fast-moving project environment.
• Strong ownership, accountability, integrity, and a compliance-focused mindset.
• Business-oriented thinking with a practical understanding of operations.
• Proactive, solution-driven, and able to challenge and support teams constructively.

Additional information

Contract type: Regular / Permanent.

Business unit: International - Middle East & Central Asia.

Category noted in the source: Management.

Who can apply

Professionals with substantial finance and project controlling experience, particularly those from infrastructure, construction, or project-based settings, and candidates with Middle East or Qatar exposure will be especially well aligned to this role.