Principal Finance Business Partner - Networks
DubaiAll locationsDubaiUnited KingdomSpain Remote
£76,400–£110,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
This is a senior, high-impact Finance Business Partner role Business Partnering with Airalo's Networks Team. You will own the financial performance of our global network supply. From gross margin and pricing economics to infrastructure investment and vendor commercials. This role reports to the Director, Strategic Finance and will work closely with the VP of Networks and the extended Networks Team. You will be the primary financial authority on all things supply-side: ensuring every network dollar is optimised, every commitment is well-governed, and every strategic decision is underpinned by rigorous financial analysis. This role suits a commercially driven finance professional who is equally comfortable in a negotiation room, a data tool, and a Board presentation. This is a senior, high-impact Finance Business Partner role Business Partnering with Airalo's Networks Team. You will own the financial performance of our global network supply. This role reports to the Director, Strategic Finance and will work closely with the VP of Networks and the extended Networks Team. You will be the primary financial authority on all things supply-side: ensuring every network dollar is optimised, every commitment is well-governed, and every strategic decision is underpinned by rigorous financial analysis.
What you'll bring
- 7+ years of experience in Strategic/Commercial Finance, FP&A, or Management Consulting, with direct ownership of a COGS line, supply-side P&L, or major cost function.
- Strong industry knowledge in Telecommunications (eSIM, MNO, wholesale data) or supply-intensive, data-heavy sectors, including familiarity with network cost concepts (e.g., Cost Per GB, roaming economics).
- Proven commercial acumen with a track record of leading vendor negotiations, structuring high-value deals, and managing multi-supplier performance frameworks.
- Advanced analytical skills, including expert-level financial modeling and active SQL proficiency for cost analysis and data reconciliation.
- Data visualization expertise with experience building executive-facing dashboards in Looker, Tableau, or equivalent BI tools.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to independently navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and influence senior operational leaders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a quantitative field
- At Airalo, we believe in roaming-free recruitment.
- Just as we provide clear connectivity for travelers, we provide clear salary ranges for our candidates. 🌍
- Given this role is remote and available to candidates across some countries in Europe, this range represents the full salary range for this role across our available locations in the EU.
- To ensure equity based on where you reside we use a tiered location model:
- 📍 UAE: AED 402,400 - AED 578,000