Financial Controller

Oman Airports Management Company; Muscat; On-site; OMR 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic government-backed investment platform in Oman is seeking a Financial Controller to manage financial frameworks and ensure accurate reporting and budgeting. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of finance experience, particularly in sectors such as aviation. Responsibilities include financial planning and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 10 years of finance experience, preferably in aviation, infrastructure, or investment sectors.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage financial systems, reporting, budgeting, and planning.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Monitor expenditure during incubation and operational independence.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Relationship building

Problem solving

Decision making

Customer focus

Negotiating

Influencing

Results focus

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

About the Company

Oman Aviation Investment (OAI) is a strategic government-backed investment platform dedicated to transforming Oman into a global aviation and transport hub. The company invests in, operates, and manages a diversified portfolio of airport and aviation infrastructure assets across international markets. OAI focuses on long-term value creation through airport concessions, acquisitions, development projects, and integrated aviation ecosystem solutions — aligned with Oman’s vision and global economic interests

Role Overview:

The Financial Controller will establish and manage the financial framework for the company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and financial planning for the transition to full independence post-incubation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement the company’s financial systems, processes, policies, and internal controls.
• Lead the company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting to ensure financial health and transparency.
• Monitor and control expenditure during both the incubation phase and operational independence, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable legal, tax, and regulatory requirements, establishing frameworks for risk management and reporting.
• Develop and support a sustainable long-term financial model to underpin the company’s business strategy and operational autonomy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal auditors, banks, government authorities, and other external financial stakeholders.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support executive decision-making and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10 years of finance experience, preferably in aviation, infrastructure, or investment sectors.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking
• Leadership
• Relationship building
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Customer focus
• Negotiating
• Influencing
• Results focus
• Communication
• Analytical thinking