Head of Finance & Administration
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About the Role
We are IMETA ROPU IMETA is a Regional Operating Unit consisting of 6 mid-sized Operating Units: India, Turkey, Southern Africa (South Africa & Sub Sahara Africa) Northeast & West Africa, Near East & UAE, Saudi Arabia, Gulf & East Africa (SAGEA).
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Overview
We are IMETA
ROPU IMETA is a Regional Operating Unit consisting of 6 mid-sized Operating Units: India, Turkey, Southern Africa (South Africa & Sub Sahara Africa) Northeast & West Africa, Near East & UAE, Saudi Arabia, Gulf & East Africa (SAGEA).
IMETA is home to more than 47 nationalities.
We are a myriad of color and culture and embracing this diversity is one of our greatest opportunities.
We are a powerhouse of talent, and we work together to ensure that we grow, nurture, and retain our talent.
Uniting and working together is the key to our success.
The Position
We are hiring the Head of Finance & Administration for the Saudi Arabia, Gulf and East Africa (SAGEA) Operating Unit.
The role provides strategic leadership, strong governance, and operational excellence across Finance & Controlling, Purchasing, IS, Supply Chain Management, and EHS, operating within both direct and matrix leadership structures.
This role requires a senior leader who combines strategic finance expertise, and a proven ability to lead leaders and influence decision-making in a complex, regulated environment.
The position is based in Riyadh, KSA, reporting directly to the General Manager SAGEA, with matrix reporting to the Head of Finance & Administration IMETA.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide the leadership team with financial insight and strategic guidance to support informed decision-making.
- Drive sustainable growth and profitability by influencing, supporting, and constructively challenging business leaders.
- Lead financial planning, controlling, forecasting, and performance management activities for the operating unit.
- Oversee Finance operations, including Accounting, Taxation, Treasury, and statutory reporting.
- Safeguard the financial stability of the legal entities through cash flow management, balance sheet oversight, funding governance, and compliance.
- Drive effective sourcing, procurement, and vendor management to deliver measurable value.
- Ensure local implementation of global IS programs and projects in partnership with regional and corporate teams.
- Partner with Supply Chain and regional operations to manage Demand Planning and Logistics, and oversee local responsibilities for Product Quality, Infrastructure, and EHS.
- Lead, develop, and engage a multi-disciplinary team, driving performance, talent development, and succession planning.
- Ensure full compliance with corporate standards, internal controls, and local regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, Master’s degree is an advantage.
- 8+ years’ experience in Finance & Controlling, with exposure to Purchasing, IS, or Supply Chain in a multinational organization, preferably within KSA.
- Experience working in corporate, regional, or global matrix environments.
- 4+ years of people leadership experience, preferably leading managers.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong enterprise leadership capability with cultural awareness and integrity.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without authority.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to engage confidently with senior business leaders.
- Solid project and change management skills.
- Analytical, results-oriented, and able to think critically and conceptually.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including simplifying complex financial topics.
- Team-oriented, and able to integrate diverse perspectives to build high-performing teams.
- What happens Next?
- We are looking forward to receiving your application!
- We will then have a look at your CV.
- If we see a match, we will invite you for a screening interview.
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Our Company
Why Boehringer Ingelheim?
With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.
Here, your development is our priority.
Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.
Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare.
By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.
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