Finance Manager - Emerging Markets

Eva Pharma; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Finance Manager for Emerging Markets to drive financial planning and analysis. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess over 10 years of finance experience, with a strong focus on budgeting and risk management. This role offers an opportunity to lead financial strategies in a dynamic environment.

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 markets.

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.
• Prepare and present compliant financial statements.
• Manage cash flow and optimize cash conversion cycles.
• Administer investment strategies to support business growth.
• Oversee financial audits and assess financial risks.
• Advise on critical financial decisions.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Risk management

Education

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

MBA or professional certification (CFA, CPA)

Tools

ERP systems (especially Oracle)

Job description

Join EVA Pharma, a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to empowering the fight for Health and well-being as a fundamental human right. Recognized and certified as a best place to work, we are committed to fostering a supportive and innovative environment for our team members.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.