Finance Director META

Ntsrecruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

NTS Group is seeking a Finance Director based in Dubai to lead the financial strategy across the META region, focusing on strategic financial planning, analysis, and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in finance roles within multinational pharmaceutical companies, with a minimum of 10 years of experience. This role involves driving initiatives that enhance profitability and managing a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in finance leadership within multinational pharmaceutical or healthcare companies.
• Strong regional experience across Middle East, Turkey and Africa.
• Proven track record of acting as a strategic business partner.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full finance function for the META region including FP&A and compliance.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business growth.
• Drive initiatives focused on margin expansion and cost optimization.

Skills

Finance leadership

FP&A

Financial governance

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder influence

Education

CPA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent

Job description

We are NTS Group.

The regions leading Executive Search Outplacement & Career Transition firm across the Middle East bringing over 25 years of local expertise and a track record of exceptional service for our clients and candidates. Operating from our strategically positioned offices in Dubai, London and Singapore we offer a comprehensive range of services delivered by industry experts. These include Contingency & Executive Search Campaigns, Outplacement & Redundancy Support, RPO Projects, Talent Mapping, Women in Leadership & Leadership Development and our awardwinning Executive Career Transitioning Programs.

We are currently partnering with a global pharmaceutical leader to recruit a Finance Director for the META region. Based in Dubai, this senior leadership role will be responsible for driving the financial strategy across Middle East, Turkey and Africa. The Finance Director will lead financial planning and analysis, business partnering and regional reporting while playing a critical role in supporting strategic decision-making to drive sustainable growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the full finance function for the META region including FP&A, controlling, compliance and financial operations.
• Act as a strategic business partner to the regional leadership team providing financial insights and recommendations to support business growth and profitability.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes ensuring alignment with regional and global objectives.
• Drive initiatives focused on margin expansion, cost optimization and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with all corporate policies, internal controls and regulatory requirements across multiple markets.
• Manage and develop a high‑performing finance team across the region fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with commercial, medical and supply chain teams to support cross‑functional initiatives and strategic projects.
• Provide financial leadership in M&A activities, business cases, investment decisions and market entries where applicable.

Who You Are

• Minimum of 10–12 years of progressive finance leadership experience within multinational pharmaceutical or healthcare companies.
• Strong regional experience across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa markets is essential.
• Proven track record of acting as a true business partner supporting executive leadership teams in driving strategic and operational decisions.
• Expertise in FP&A, commercial finance and financial governance.
• Experience managing cross‑border teams in complex matrix organizations.
• CPA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Resilient, results‑driven and comfortable working in a fast‑paced and evolving environment.

Required Experience

Director