Finance Manager - Emerging Markets

Eva Pharma; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Dubai is seeking a Finance Manager to drive financial planning, analysis, and control to support business growth across emerging markets. The candidate will lead budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making processes while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in finance, a relevant degree, and proficiency in ERP systems, particularly Oracle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, including team leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proven experience managing financial operations in international emerging market environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial strategies.
• Oversee the budget process and monitor monthly performance.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and drive financial efficiencies.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Risk management

Adaptability

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Master’s degree or professional certification (MBA, CFA, CPA)

Tools

ERP systems (especially Oracle)

Job description

Job Summary

The Finance Manager – Emerging Markets is responsible for driving robust financial planning, analysis, and control to support strategic business growth across emerging markets. The successful candidate will lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and advise executive leadership on major financial decisions. This role demands expertise in managing financial operations in fast-paced, complex environments, with a strong emphasis on efficiency, risk management, and adaptability—particularly within the pharmaceutical or FMCG sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee the budget process and monitor monthly performance, ensuring accuracy and alignment with targets.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and continuously drive financial efficiencies across the organization.
• Prepare and present timely, compliant financial statements in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Manage cash flow, optimize cash conversion cycles, and support operational efficiency.
• Administer investment strategies, maintaining optimal working capital levels for business growth.
• Oversee and coordinate financial audits, assess financial risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Advise on critical financial decisions, including investments, acquisitions, and expansion opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Master’s degree and / or professional certification (MBA, CFA, CPA) preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, including team leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, especially Oracle.
• Proven experience managing financial operations in international, emerging market environments.
• Strong understanding of currency volatility, import / export regulations, and cost optimization in manufacturing or supply chain contexts.