Commercial Finance Analyst - Europe & Middle East

Aspen Pharma Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Pharma Group in Dubai is seeking a commercially oriented FP&A professional to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for the EME region. You will partner with regional finance and commercial teams to monitor performance, strengthen cost control, and provide insights that drive profitable growth.

You will analyze revenue, costs and margins, develop Power BI dashboards, and support management reporting to inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; ACCA/CIMA or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
• 4-5 years - Commercial finance, financial controlling or FP&A; pharmaceutical, healthcare or FMCG experience is preferred.
• 4-5 years - Experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, financial analysis, OPEX/SG&A control and business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Financial analysis: Analyse revenue, costs, margins and profitability to support regional commercial decisions.
• Budgeting and forecasting: Support annual budgets, periodic forecasts and sales planning with regional finance and commercial teams.
• Performance reporting: Monitor actual results against budget and forecast, explain variances and prepare clear management reports.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, financial reports and analytical tools to improve reporting, data visibility and business insights
• Cost control: Monitor regional OPEX and SG&A, identify savings opportunities and support actions to improve financial efficiency.
• Coordinate audit requirements, manage finance-related queries and partner with Shared Services to ensure accurate, timely and efficient finance processes.
• Data Management: Own the consolidation, validation and integrity of financial data across regional entities to ensure accurate and reliable reporting.
• Business partnering: Work closely with country/cluster finance, commercial and cross-functional teams to provide financial guidance and support decision-making.
• Compliance & Process Improvement: Ensure adherence to finance policies, controls and accounting standards while driving continuous improvements in reporting, systems and processes.
• Support commercial finance projects, strategic initiatives and ad hoc analyses/tasks that support regional business objectives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Management reporting

Data consolidation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Power BI

TM1

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE

Support commercial finance activities across the EME region through accurate financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting. The role partners with regional finance and commercial teams to monitor performance, strengthen cost control and provide insights that support profitable growth and sound decision-making.

ROLE PURPOSE

Support commercial finance activities across the EME region through accurate financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting. The role partners with regional finance and commercial teams to monitor performance, strengthen cost control and provide insights that support profitable growth and sound decision-making.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial analysis: Analyse revenue, costs, margins and profitability to support regional commercial decisions.
• Budgeting and forecasting: Support annual budgets, periodic forecasts and sales planning with regional finance and commercial teams.
• Performance reporting: Monitor actual results against budget and forecast, explain variances and prepare clear management reports.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, financial reports and analytical tools to improve reporting, data visibility and business insights
• Cost control: Monitor regional OPEX and SG&A, identify savings opportunities and support actions to improve financial efficiency.
• Coordinate audit requirements, manage finance-related queries and partner with Shared Services to ensure accurate, timely and efficient finance processes.
• Data Management: Own the consolidation, validation and integrity of financial data across regional entities to ensure accurate and reliable reporting.
• Business partnering: Work closely with country/cluster finance, commercial and cross-functional teams to provide financial guidance and support decision-making.
• Compliance & Process Improvement: Ensure adherence to finance policies, controls and accounting standards while driving continuous improvements in reporting, systems and processes.
• Support commercial finance projects, strategic initiatives and ad hoc analyses/tasks that support regional business objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field; ACCA/CIMA or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
• 4-5 years - Commercial finance, financial controlling or FP&A; pharmaceutical, healthcare or FMCG experience is preferred.
• 4-5 years - Experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, financial analysis, OPEX/SG&A control and business partnering.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Excel - Advanced
• PowerPoint - Advanced
• ERP and BI tools - Good working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP; Power BI (must) and TM1 experience is an advantage.

What we look for in candidates

At Aspen, our culture is built on core values that drive our success and foster a supportive, innovative environment. We value Teamwork, where diverse perspectives and skills come together to enhance creativity and problem-solving. Innovation is at our core, as we continually seek better ways to achieve our goals and remain at the forefront of our industry. We demonstrate Commitment by exceeding expectations and building long-term relationships, while always striving for Excellence in everything we do. Our foundation of Integrity ensures that honesty, ethical behavior, and accountability guide our decisions. By proceeding with this job application, we understand that you share these values, and we look forward to reviewing your application and engaging with you further.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Information seeking
• Active listening
• Ethical conduct
• Business analysis and financial skills
• Informal communication skills
• High standards
• Proactive
• Team player
• Technical / professional knowledge
• Results oriented
• Value peopleHonesty

ASPEN COMPETENCIES

BUSINESS

• Accountability / Ownership
• Performance Driven

PEOPLE

• Communicate Effectively
• Capacity for and resistance to Stress

SELF

• Continuously Grow & Develop
• Takes action with integrity

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