Director of Finance and Procurement

HEC Paris in Qatar

Financial Leadership

• Lead and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, treasury management, and audit coordination.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with institutional priorities and long-term sustainability.
• Provide strategic financial insights, scenario analysis, and decision support to the Chief Operating and Administrative Officer and senior leadership.
• Oversee the preparation and quality of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.

Procurement and Contract Oversight

• Define and oversee the overall procurement strategy, ensuring transparency, value for money, and risk mitigation.
• Supervise sourcing, contracting, vendor management, and procurement compliance across the organization.
• Ensure procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls are implemented and consistently applied.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle for major vendor and client agreements, ensuring alignment with institutional, legal, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure adherence to local and international regulations and ethical procurement standards.

Integration and Continuous Improvement

• Drive synergies between finance and procurement to improve planning, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align procurement planning with budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Champion continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and robust risk management practices.

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage finance and procurement teams, driving performance and accountability through clear objectives and KPIs and accountability frameworks progress monitoring, regular check-ins, and timely corrective actions when needed.
• Build team capability through coaching, development planning, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.