Sr Regional Financial Analyst - Emiratization

Overview

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Consolidate and submit forecasts, RLBE summaries, and supporting financial documentation
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities
• Monitor actual performance against budgets, targets, and benchmarks
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting submissions with concise commentary and insights

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare periodic internal financial reports and management presentations
• Conduct detailed analysis of:
• Sales performance
• SG&A expenses
• Gross-to-Net (GTN) performance
• Identify business trends, risks, opportunities, and operational improvement areas
• Deliver actionable insights to support strategic and commercial decision-making

Business Partnering

• Collaborate closely with affiliate teams and cross-functional stakeholders to improve financial performance
• Support business growth initiatives through financial analysis and commercial insights
• Provide recommendations to optimize profitability, efficiency, and resource allocation

Controls, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Monitor adherence to financial governance and audit requirements
• Conduct audit sampling and identify key financial and operational risk areas
• Support accurate month-end close activities including accrual reviews and coordination with finance shared services/logistics teams

Cost Optimization & Process Improvement

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements across the business
• Support automation and process streamlining initiatives within finance operations
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting accuracy, speed, and data visibility

Management Reporting

• Prepare management reports highlighting:
• Financial risks
• Business opportunities
• Variances and contingency plans
• Present financial findings and recommendations to leadership teams when required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or related field
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, or MBA are an advantage

Experience

• Minimum 5–6 years of relevant FP&A experience within:
• Pharmaceutical
• Healthcare
• Nutrition
• FMCG healthcare-related sectors

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Strong financial planning, forecasting, and analytical capability
• Experience handling large datasets and translating financial data into business insights
• Knowledge of financial ERP systems and reporting tools
• Strong understanding of:
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial controls
• Variance analysis
• Commercial finance operations
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in cross-cultural and matrix environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Results-oriented with the ability to drive change and process improvements
• Commercially aware with strong business acumen