Finance Business Partner – Capex

About the Role

Miral Experiences is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner – Capex to lead and manage finance operations related to capital expenditure (Capex), fixed asset lifecycle management, investment governance, and financial reporting. This role plays a critical part in ensuring strong financial control, compliance with IFRS standards, robust asset governance, and insightful analysis that supports strategic investment decisions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Fixed Assets Management & Governance

• Lead the end-to-end fixed asset lifecycle, including capitalization, transfers, depreciation, impairment reviews, and disposals.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset registers and ensure data integrity within Oracle ERP.
• Oversee asset tagging, tracking, and periodic physical verification programs across all entities.
• Manage Capital Work in Progress (CWIP) and ensure timely capitalization of projects.
• Perform reconciliations between physical assets and financial records.

Capex Planning & Investment Analysis

• Lead the preparation and review of Investment Committee business cases and financial evaluations.
• Develop and review financial models, including NPV, IRR, payback, sensitivity, and scenario analysis.
• Monitor approved investments against budgets, forecasts, and actual spend.
• Conduct Post-Implementation Reviews (PIR) and provide recommendations to support future investment decisions.
• Support leadership with capital allocation and strategic investment planning.

Financial Reporting & Reconciliations

• Ensure accurate and timely Capex and fixed asset reporting.
• Review monthly depreciation, asset schedules, reconciliations, and Capex trackers.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Perform detailed general ledger reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Deliver insightful variance analysis and management reporting.

Audit, Compliance & Controls

• Own ICFR controls related to Capex and fixed assets.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal policies, governance frameworks, and audit requirements.
• Lead interactions with internal and external auditors.
• Drive sustainable remediation plans for audit findings.
• Maintain complete documentation and audit trails for asset additions, transfers, and disposals.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead Capex budgeting, forecasting, and lifecycle management across multiple entities.
• Review and challenge Capex submissions to ensure accuracy and alignment with business priorities.
• Monitor budget vs. actual performance and drive corrective actions where necessary.
• Support stakeholders in optimizing capital allocation and investment prioritization.
• Maintain Capex trackers and reporting dashboards across Oracle and OneStream.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to automate asset management and reporting processes.
• Enhance Oracle Fusion/ERP asset modules and reporting capabilities.
• Introduce digital asset tracking solutions and management dashboards.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen controls.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive finance experience.
• Strong expertise in Fixed Assets Management, Capital Expenditure (Capex) Planning & Control, Financial Analysis & Modeling, and IFRS Accounting Standards.

Preferred

• CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Experience within the GCC region.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle ERP/Fusion.
• Exposure to Investment Committee governance and approval frameworks.

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