Corporate Finance Business Partner

Global Business Network LLC (GlobNet); Muscat; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Business Network LLC (GlobNet) is seeking a Corporate Finance Business Partner to drive budgeting, forecasting, cost governance, investment evaluation, and management reporting for Corporate Functions.

The role partners with key stakeholders to optimize costs, strengthen financial controls, and support strategic decisions through data-driven financial analysis, with emphasis on OPEX/CAPEX governance and performance visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, or finance business partnering.
• Experience in OPEX and CAPEX management, financial reporting, variance analysis, and cost control.
• Exposure to investment appraisal techniques, including NPV, ROI, and payback analysis.
• Experience working with corporate functions and cross‑functional stakeholders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting for OPEX and CAPEX for Corporate Functions.
• Deliver rolling forecasts and analyze variances.
• Provide insights on cost drivers and bottom‑line improvements.
• Lead monthly close activities and management reporting.
• Oversee expenses and vendor payments for policy compliance.
• Leverage SAP, SAC, Concur and Power BI to improve reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost governance

Investment evaluation

Management reporting

Stakeholder management

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Concur

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a results-driven Corporate Finance Business Partner to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost governance, investment evaluation, and management reporting for Corporate Functions. The ideal candidate will partner with key stakeholders to drive financial performance, optimize costs, strengthen financial controls, and support strategic business decisions through data-driven financial analysis.

Scope & Key Accountabilities:

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management

• 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.

Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Act as a trusted finance partner to Corporate, HR, IT, Facilities, Corporate Relations, and Internal Audit.
• Provide commercial and financial evaluation for proposals, tenders, and initiatives.
• Challenge assumptions and influence trade‑off decisions using data‑driven analysis and scenarios.

Cost Governance & OPEX Management

• 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.

CAPEX & Investment Governance

• 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.

Financial Close, Controls & Reporting

• 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.

Expense & Vendor Payment Oversight

• 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.

Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, or finance business partnering.
• Experience in OPEX and CAPEX management, financial reporting, variance analysis, and cost control.
• Exposure to investment appraisal techniques, including NPV, ROI, and payback analysis.
• Experience working with corporate functions and cross‑functional stakeholders is preferred.

Preferred Professional Certifications

• ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• CPA – Certified Public Accountant
• CMA – Certified Management Accountant
• CIMA – Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
• CFA – Chartered Financial Analyst

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modelling, and management reporting.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Concur, and Power BI.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, accounting principles, and cost governance.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet reporting deadlines.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on cost optimization, process improvement, and business performance.