Corporate Finance Business Partner

AimGulf; Muscat; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

AimGulf in Oman (Muscat) seeks a Corporate Finance Business Partner to act as a trusted finance partner across Corporate, HR, IT, Facilities and Internal Audit, delivering commercial and financial evaluation for proposals and initiatives with data-driven analysis.

Lead OPEX and CAPEX budgeting, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, and reporting. Strengthen cost controls and support investment decisions using SAP, SAC, Concur and Power BI. 3+ years and Bachelor’s degree required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in corporate finance or FP&A.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• Strong data-driven analysis and ERP tooling.
• Experience with SAP, SAC, Concur and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual OPEX and CAPEX budgeting for Corporate Functions in alignment with business priorities and cost optimization targets.
• Deliver rolling forecasts and analyze variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide clear insights on cost drivers, value leakage, and bottom‑line improvement opportunities.
• Own OPEX governance, ensuring spend control, transparency, and compliance with policies and delegations of authority.
• Balance cost efficiency with operational effectiveness through proactive stakeholder engagement.
• Review and validate CAPEX business cases with NPV, ROI, and payback analyses.
• Lead monthly financial close activities for Corporate Functions and prepare management reports.

Skills

Forecasting

Performance Management

Cost governance

Data-driven analysis

NPV analysis

ROI analysis

Payback analysis

Internal controls

Audit readiness

Expense validation

SAP

SAC

Concur

Power BI

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s

Tools

SAP

SAC

Concur

Power BI

Job description

Job Title

Corporate Finance Business Partner

The Corporate Finance Business Partner will act as a trusted finance partner to Corporate, HR, IT, Facilities, Corporate Relations, and Internal Audit. The role involves providing commercial and financial evaluation for proposals, tenders, and initiatives, while challenging assumptions and influencing trade‑off decisions using data‑driven analysis and scenarios.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead annual OPEX and CAPEX budgeting for Corporate Functions in alignment with business priorities and cost optimization targets.
• Deliver rolling forecasts and analyze variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide clear insights on cost drivers, value leakage, and bottom‑line improvement opportunities.
• Support Planning, Latest Estimate (LE), and management reporting requirements.
• Own OPEX governance, ensuring spend control, transparency, and compliance with policies and delegations of authority.
• Balance cost efficiency with operational effectiveness through proactive stakeholder engagement.
• Strengthen cost control frameworks and identify opportunities for simplification and efficiency.
• Review and validate CAPEX business cases, including NPV, ROI, and payback analysis.
• Track approved investments, capitalization, and post‑implementation financial performance.
• Support capital prioritization decisions under constrained funding environments.
• Lead monthly financial close activities for Corporate Functions, ensuring accurate accruals, allocations, and reporting.
• Prepare management reports and performance commentary within agreed timelines.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure audit readiness.
• Oversee employee expense validation through Concur, including corporate card and out‑of‑pocket claims.
• Ensure expenses and vendor payments comply with policies, contracts, and accounting standards.
• Partner with Accounts Payable and Procurement to resolve issues and improve payment cycle efficiency.
• Leverage ERP and digital tools (SAP, SAC, Concur, Power BI) to improve reporting quality and automation.
• Drive process improvements in budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and financial reporting.

Experience Required

3+ Years

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s

Skills Required

• Forecasting
• Performance Management
• Cost governance
• Data‑driven analysis
• NPV analysis
• ROI analysis
• Payback analysis
• Internal controls
• Audit readiness
• Expense validation
• SAP
• SAC
• Concur
• Power BI
• Process improvement

Employment / Job Type

Full Time

Nationality

Any Nationality

About the Company

An Omani recruitment consultancy serving the Sultanate’s job market for both nationals and expatriates. Services include professional recruiting, talent sourcing, interviewing, CV support, outsourcing, payroll and HR consultancy. The firm works with private companies and government entities seeking specialised skills, with a focus on transparent and efficient hiring.

Company Industry

Oil & Gas

Department / Functional Area

Finance

Closing Date

Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)