Company Description

About HEC Paris, Doha

Founded in 1881 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce, HEC Paris is a leading European business school with the ambition to make a positive impact on both business and society. Its mission is driven by a unique "Think, Teach, Act" approach, aimed at fostering a more inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous world. With 167 research professors from around the globe, HEC Paris produces and shares cutting-edge knowledge with over 5,000 students from more than 130 countries. Its campus serves as a true laboratory of innovation and dialogue, fully engaged with the world's diversity and global challenges.

In 2010, HEC Paris joined Qatar Foundation to bring world-class management education programs and research to Doha and the region. Through its portfolio of programs and its local research activities, HEC Paris, Doha contributes to corporate competitiveness in the global economy, fully aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 and supporting the transformation of Qatar into a sustainable, competitive, and knowledge-based economy. In addition to offering degree programs, the school partners with corporate clients in Qatar and the region to design and deliver customized executive programs addressing current business and organizational challenges.

HEC Paris is an exceptional workplace, located in state-of-the-art premises in downtown Msheireb, at the heart of Doha. Joining HEC Paris, Doha is a unique opportunity to be part of a close-knit community of talented individuals united around five core values: Curiosity, Excellence, Diversity, Responsibility, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

https://www.qatar.exed.hec.edu/

Job Description

Full-time position reporting to the Chief Operating and Administrative Officer

The Director of Finance and Procurement leads the institution's finance and procurement functions, with full accountability for financial sustainability, governance, and end-to-end procurement. The role combines strong financial leadership with oversight of procurement strategy, ensuring compliance, efficiency, value creation and continuous improvement across all operations.

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.

Qualifications

Education and experience

• Master's degree in finance or related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in finance, with senior leadership responsibility; exposure to procurement oversight required.
• Experience in GCC countries is an advantage

Skills and competencies

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel-VB/VBA a plus).
• Solid experience with SAP and/or other ERP or accounting systems.
• Excellent command of English ; French is an advantage.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, detail-oriented, methodical and rigorous.
• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.

Ways of working

• Results-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Proactive and solution-oriented, able to anticipate risks and address issues before they escalate.
• Strong prioritization and time-management skills; able to deliver under pressure.
• Flexible and willing to adapt working hours to business needs.

Additional Information

Disclaimer

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this job description, and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job.

Employment Eligibility

If selected for a job at HEC Paris, Doha, you will have to provide:

1. An original or a true copy of your Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) of your country of nationality attested by the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs*; and
2. A true copy of your highest Educational Certificate attested by the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs**.

*Candidates born in Qatar are exempt from providing an attested PCC. **Candidates who graduated from a university in Qatar are exempt from getting their Educational Certificate attested.

Getting your personal documents attested is a lengthy process. We encourage you to get your documents attested early in the recruitment process to reduce administrative delays upon hire.