(Oman Aviation Investment) Financial Controller and Modeler

JOB SCOPE

The Financial Controller & Modeler is responsible for managing the financial performance, reporting, and control of airport-related PPP, O&M, consultancy, and infrastructure projects. The role oversees budgeting, forecasting, contract financial management, compliance, cash flow, and financial reporting, while developing robust financial models to support investment evaluation, project feasibility, bids, and strategic decision-making. The position also partners with operational and commercial teams, supports stakeholder engagement, and drives continuous improvement in financial systems, controls, and reporting processes to ensure profitability, governance, and sustainable business growth.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Financial Control & Contract Management

• Oversee the full financial lifecycle of existing airport-related contracts (PPP, O&M, consultancy), ensuring accuracy in revenue recognition, cost allocation, and profitability tracking
• Monitor contract performance against budgets, forecasts, and commercial terms; identify risks and opportunities to enhance margins
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) across multiple jurisdictions
• Manage billing cycles, collections, and cash flow forecasting tied to long-term infrastructure contracts
• Review and validate cost structures, including operating expenses, capex allocations, and shared services
• Partner with operations and commercial teams to ensure financial discipline in contract execution
• Lead contract close-out processes including final accounts, reconciliations, and audit support

2. Financial Reporting & Governance

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and shareholders
• Develop detailed variance analysis (budget vs. actuals) with actionable insights
• Ensure strong internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance with corporate governance frameworks
• Coordinate with external auditors, advisors, and regulatory authorities as required
• Support board-level reporting, including investment performance and portfolio analytics

3. Financial Modelling & Project Evaluation

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models for airport PPPs, concessions, consultancy and O&M contracts
• Build project finance models including traffic forecasts, revenue streams (aeronautical & non-aeronautical), operating costs, and funding structures
• Conduct feasibility studies, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing for new investments and bids
• Support bid teams with robust financial inputs, pricing strategies, and risk assessments
• Evaluate investment opportunities, including IRR, NPV, payback periods, and funding requirements
• Translate technical, operational, and commercial assumptions into integrated financial models

4. Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning

• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes for ongoing contracts and new projects
• Align financial plans with strategic objectives in airport operations and infrastructure investments
• Provide forward-looking insights on revenue growth, cost optimization, and capital deployment
• Support long-term business planning, including portfolio expansion and asset optimization strategies

5. Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering

• Act as a key finance business partner to project directors, operations teams, and senior leadership
• Liaise with government entities, airport authorities, investors, and lenders on financial matters
• Support negotiations on commercial and financial terms in contracts and concessions
• Present financial insights clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders

6. Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement

• Enhance financial systems, modelling tools, and reporting processes for efficiency and accuracy
• Standardize templates and methodologies for financial modelling across projects
• Drive automation and digitalization initiatives within finance functions
• Identify and implement best practices in financial control and infrastructure project modelling

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, or Economics; an MBA or equivalent advanced degree is strongly preferred.
• Strong financial and business acumen, experienced in financial modelling, accounting and finance operations, preferably with international experience.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in finance, aviation strategy, with at least 5 years in leadership position or international role.
• Experience leading global airport concession bids, acquisitions, or major aviation infrastructure programs.
• Experience with emerging market operations, public-private partnerships, and stakeholder engagement with governments or multilateral institutions.
• Understanding of commercial aviation services and airport ecosystems (ground services, retail, cargo, digital).

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinking

• Leadership

• Relationship building

• Problem solving

• Attention to Detail

• Decision making

• Negotiation

• Influencing

• Results focus

• Communication