Finance Manager

Job Purpose:

To oversee the financial operations of Qatar science & technology park while managing the financial and operational aspects of our associated venture fund.

Key Result Areas:

Lead investment and co-investment processes, including opportunity evaluation, financial modeling, due diligence, valuation, risk assessment, and ongoing portfolio performance monitoring.

Prepare and present comprehensive financial and investment reports to boards, government stakeholders, limited partners, and funding partners, including fund performance metrics and regulatory disclosures

Oversee fund governance, regulatory compliance, and coordination with fund administrators, legal counsel, auditors, and tax advisors; maintain robust documentation and investor data rooms.

Lead, develop, and manage the Growth team, fostering cross-functional collaboration and integrating portfolio companies with QSTP programs and platforms.

Build and maintain strategic relationships with investors, venture capital and private equity funds, corporates, accelerators, research institutions, and government entities to support deal flow, partnerships, and ecosystem growth.

Design and implement modern, agile financial infrastructure, including AI-enabled automation, advanced analytics, integrated financial systems, dashboards, and governance frameworks to support data-driven decision-making.

Support portfolio companies through financial advisory, operational guidance, and board participation as required, while identifying and cultivating investor and co-investment networks.

Contribute to cross-functional strategic projects and initiatives, ensuring effective coordination, innovation, continuous improvement, and adherence to organizational policies and quality standards.

Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting for QSTP park operations, incubator, accelerator programs, and investment activities, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and alignment with strategic objectives.

Oversee all accounting, treasury, cash flow, and financial control functions, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, international accounting standards, and governance requirements.

Develop financial models and conduct cost-benefit and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives, including new programs, park expansions, partnerships, and revenue-generating activities.

Oversee the team manage financial aspects of tenant, including leases, service contracts, revenue collection, occupancy metrics, and financial reporting.

Lead on the discussions and collaborations with QF Finance and QF external stakeholders for the matters related to QSTP budget, expenses, and revenue generation matters.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field & 8-10 years of relevant full-time work experience, 3 of which at a supervisory level or master’s degree in a relevant field & 6 years of relevant full-time work experience.

Holds a relevant professional qualification (CPA, CFA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Experience working in the venture capital industry with exposure to fund management, finance, accounting, operations, and legal.

Start-up experience as a founder or core team member preferred.

Strong understanding of the venture investment cycle.

Deep knowledge and experience in one or more of technology-related fields

Possess knowledge and experience in the tenets of start-up assessment. Highly knowledgeable in the principles of “investment readiness”.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business/team relationships.

Possess deep analytical skills to perform analyses on start-ups and due diligence.

Exceed at building and maintaining business relationships, online and offline.

Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage

Proficiency in MS Office applications and in AI driven VC financial management tools.