Principal Finance Business Partner - Networks
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About the Role
Airalo is seeking a senior Finance Business Partner to own the financial performance of their global network supply. This role involves gross margin management, vendor negotiations, and strategic financial analysis.
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Responsibilities
- Own gross margin line for all network supply; build executive ready profitability reporting
- Identify and close margin leakage across the supply chain; lead destination based pricing frameworks
- Establish and track unit economics: Cost Per GB, Cost Per Activation, breakage rate, contribution margin
- Lead financial oversight of eSIM inventory procurement; optimize inventory holding levels
- Serve as Finance lead in MNO and supplier contract negotiations; quantify financial value of commercial terms
- Own invoice validation and reconciliation for major providers; build vendor financial scorecards
- Own financial planning and tracking for Core Network programme (CapEx, OpEx, connectivity costs)
- Own annual budgeting and rolling forecasts for Networks related COGS, infrastructure spend, and operating costs
- Lead ad hoc commercial and strategic analysis: corridor level profitability, breakage impact, new market entry economics
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in Strategic/Commercial Finance, FP&A, or Management Consulting
- 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 sectors
- Proven commercial acumen with track record of leading vendor negotiations
- Advanced analytical skills including expert level financial modeling and active SQL proficiency
- Data visualization expertise with Looker, Tableau, or equivalent BI tools
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a quantitative field
- MBA or CFA designation is highly desirable
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About Airalo
- Airalo is the world’s first eSIM store connecting people in over 200+ countries.
- We are a travel tech company committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
- Our team spans 50+ countries and six continents.
About You
- You care deeply about quality, intrinsic worth of tasks, and team success.
- You are self disciplined, authentic, honest, positive, and kind.
- You have clear communication, analytical mind, and attention to detail.
About The Role
- Full time / Employee position.
- Remote first within the UK or Spain.
- Benefits include Health Insurance, work from anywhere stipend, annual wellness & learning credits, and annual company retreat.
What You'll Do
- Own gross margin line for all network supply; build executive ready profitability reporting.
- Identify and close margin leakage; lead destination based pricing frameworks.
- Establish and track unit economics: Cost Per GB, Cost Per Activation, breakage rate, contribution margin.
- Lead financial oversight of eSIM inventory procurement; optimize inventory holding levels.
- Serve as Finance lead in MNO and supplier contract negotiations.
- Own invoice validation and reconciliation for major providers; build vendor financial scorecards.
- Own financial planning and tracking for Core Network programme (CapEx, OpEx, connectivity costs).
- Own annual budgeting and rolling forecasts for Networks related COGS, infrastructure spend, and operating costs.
- Lead ad hoc commercial and strategic analysis.
What You'll Bring
- 7+ years in Strategic/Commercial Finance, FP&A, or Management Consulting.
- Direct ownership of a COGS line, supply side P&L, or major cost function.
- Strong industry knowledge in Telecommunications or supply intensive sectors.
- Proven commercial acumen with track record of leading vendor negotiations.
- Advanced analytical skills including expert level financial modeling and active SQL proficiency.
- Data visualization expertise with Looker, Tableau, or equivalent BI tools.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a quantitative field; MBA or CFA desirable.
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