Sr Regional Financial Analyst - Emiratization

The FP&A Manager will support financial planning, forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making across the nutrition business. The role is responsible for delivering accurate financial insights, monitoring business performance, strengthening financial controls, and supporting growth initiatives across commercial operations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capability, experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical sector, and the ability to work cross-functionally within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications & Experience

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