Finance Business Partner

5 days ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates CARMA Full time

CARMA Media Insight is a global leader in media intelligence, providing cutting-edge media monitoring and analysis solutions to clients worldwide. We are looking for a Finance Business Partner (FBP) to work closely with key stakeholders across finance, commercial, and operations teams to drive financial performance, business growth, and strategic decision-making.

This role requires a commercially driven finance professional who can bridge financial analysis with business strategy, ensuring CARMA's pricing, revenue models, and cost structures support its long-term growth and market expansion.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Business Partnering

  • Act as a strategic advisor to commercial, product, and operations teams , translating financial data into actionable business insights.
  • Support pricing strategies by analyzing contract profitability, customer lifetime value (CLV), and revenue leakage.
  • Provide financial insights for commercial decision-making , including pricing optimization, sales incentives, and contract negotiations.
  • Drive budgeting and forecasting discussions with key business stakeholders , ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Lead business case development for new product launches, AI-driven analytics solutions, and international expansion initiatives.

2. Performance Analysis & Revenue Optimization

  • Monitor and analyze key financial and operational KPIs , such as revenue per client, churn rate, customer acquisition cost (CAC), and net retention rate.
  • Partner with sales teams to evaluate deal structures , ensuring profitable growth and sustainable revenue streams.
  • Support margin analysis across different product lines, regions, and customer segments , identifying profitability drivers.
  • Identify cost efficiencies in content acquisition, data processing, and technology investments to improve operating margins.
  • Develop rolling financial forecasts based on real-time sales and operational performance.

3. Commercial & Sales Finance Support

  • Work with sales and marketing teams to assess ROI on client acquisition strategies, marketing campaigns, and promotional offers.
  • Support revenue recognition processes , ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal finance policies.
  • Provide financial input on contract renewals and multi-region pricing strategies to enhance customer retention.
  • Partner with account management teams to understand client needs and drive financial solutions that enhance customer value.

4. Cost Management & Operational Efficiency

  • Collaborate with operations and technology teams to optimize cost structures in media data acquisition, AI-driven analytics, and digital content processing.
  • Work closely with procurement teams to negotiate contracts with technology vendors and data providers , ensuring cost-effectiveness.
  • Identify opportunities to automate financial reporting, reducing manual processes and improving efficiency.

5. Governance & Compliance

  • Ensure financial controls and risk management policies are adhered to across all business functions.
  • Work with the finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Support funding discussions and investment planning , preparing financial insights for executive leadership.

Competencies

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Systems proficiency

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Behavioral Skills

Attention to Details. Accountability and Ownership

Stress Management Communication Taking Initiatives

Customer Focused Communication

Technical Competencies/Skills

Excellent command of English

Excellent report writing and presentation skills

Good understanding of PR & Communication, and their measurement best practices

Job Requirements:

  • 5-7 years of experience in finance business partnering, FP&A, or commercial finance , preferably in media intelligence, SaaS, or data analytics industries.
  • Strong understanding of subscription-based revenue models, contract pricing, and client retention strategies.
  • Hands-on experience with financial planning tools, dashboards (Power BI, Tableau), and ERP/CRM systems (Dynamics, HubSpot, or similar).
  • Advanced financial modeling skills, with expertise in forecasting, scenario planning, and revenue optimization.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills , with the ability to communicate complex financial data to non-financial teams.
  • Experience working with AI-driven analytics, digital media platforms, or cloud-based financial reporting tools is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving mindset, data-driven approach, and strategic thinking capabilities.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or CIMA certification is a plus.

Why Join CARMA?

  • Be part of a fast-growing media intelligence firm shaping the future of digital insights.
  • Work in a collaborative, data-driven environment where finance plays a critical role in business strategy.
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities in a global organization.

If you're a finance professional passionate about driving commercial success through financial insights , we'd love to hear from you

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