Finance Director Middle East Africa and Russia

AbbVie; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a MEAR Finance Director to provide financial leadership and analysis for the Middle East, Africa, and Russia. The role involves strategic decision-making, overseeing a team of 20 finance professionals, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering talent development. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, CPA, and 10-15 years of finance experience. Strong proficiency in financial tools and excellent communication skills are essential. This full-time position is located in Dubai, UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in finance.
• Broad exposure to financial planning, analysis, and internal controls.
• Experience in business partnering and talent management.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership and insights to meet commitments.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Manage a team of 20 finance professionals in planning and analysis.
• Coordinate the preparation of financial plans and estimates.

Skills

Financial planning

Talent management

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Fluency in English

Education

Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or economics

CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP CTE

HFM

TM1

Concur

Job description

Reporting to Intercontinental Area Finance Director the MEAR Finance Director provides financial leadership to the business, playing a key role in establishing and achieving financial objectives as well as in formulating and executing business strategies. This role partners with the Affiliate Management Team to balance long‑term strategies with near‑term business needs.

Additionally, the Director is responsible for ensuring that internal controls adequately safeguard the company’s assets and that the company’s financial reporting and general business practices comply with company financial policies, official requirements, and generally accepted accounting principles.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Work with the Affiliate Management Team, Area Finance Director, and Centers of Excellence platforms to meet worldwide financial commitments by providing financial insights and recommendations that lead to effective business decisions.
• Closely work with the Tax CoE to ensure deep understanding of the specificities of the Middle East, Africa, and Russian (MEAR) tax environments and incorporate these aspects into the daily decision‑making process.
• Analyze business agreements and general contracts to ensure they make sound financial and business sense.
• Ensure that financial controls are in place to protect the MEAR affiliates’ assets and to produce accurate and timely financial results in compliance with company policies and regulated reporting requirements. MEAR affiliates operate under a SoX environment.
• Act as Host and actively manage the ABVAGN relationship.
• Be an active and integral member of the Affiliate Management Team, presenting the financial operating results of the business and providing advice and support to other team members; contribute to the decision‑making process and to the development and implementation of the business strategy.
• Oversee the financial planning and analysis functions while guiding a team of 20 dedicated finance professionals. EHS, Facilities, and Customer Service are also under the responsibility of the MEAR Finance Director.
• Coordinate the preparation of the annual Long‑Range Plan, annual Plan, annual Update, monthly, latest best estimates to ensure that they are achievable and consistent with overall business and Area objectives.
• Coordinate a solid S & O P process to ensure strong alignment with Supply and Operations.
• Ensure that the analytical and reporting requirements are met in a high‑quality and timely manner.
• Create an environment that attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse and highly talented workforce.
• Select, coach, develop individuals for high performance and ensure that the MEAR finance organization is staffed with highly competent individuals.

Qualifications

• A degree in accounting, finance, or economics is required (Master’s degree or equivalent experience highly desirable); CPA or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience; broad exposure to all aspects of finance and business with emphasis on financial planning, analysis, internal controls, talent management, and business partnering.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; fluency in English is a must.
• Candidate must be highly proficient working with MS Office tools; SAP CTE/Concur, HFM, and TM1 preferred.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. AbbVie’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected group status.

Employment Type: Full‑time