Finance Business Partner — Dubai Pharma Budgeting & Forecasting

Kinetic Business Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai-based pharmaceutical company is seeking a Finance Business Partner to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for the Gulf region from its Dubai base. The role requires close collaboration with regional leadership and commercial teams to guide strategic decisions and improve profitability.

The candidate should have 8+ years in finance, with pharmaceutical industry exposure, and a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of finance experience, pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Experience supporting commercial operations across Gulf markets.
• Proven ability to partner with senior management and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for the Gulf region.
• Collaborate with regional and country leadership to provide financial guidance.
• Monitor performance against budget and forecasts; analyze revenue, costs, margins and profitability.
• Prepare and present timely financial reports and insights to senior management.
• Identify variances and recommend corrective actions to improve performance.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Management reporting

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Job description

Dubai-based pharmaceutical company is seeking a Finance Business Partner to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for the Gulf region from its Dubai base. The role requires close collaboration with regional leadership and commercial teams to guide strategic decisions and improve profitability.

The candidate should have 8+ years in finance, with pharmaceutical industry exposure, and a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.