MEA Finance Controller & Business Partner

IPSEN; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 335,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen invites applications for the MEA Finance Controller role covering the Middle East and Africa. You will partner with commercial, medical and regional teams to drive budgeting, forecasting and monthly performance reviews, ensuring accuracy of financial data and strong governance across GCC and MEA markets.

The role requires a hands-on finance leader with experience in reporting, controls and ERP systems (TM1, Excel) to navigate multi-market complexity and support strategic investments.

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and governance.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
• Ability to partner with multiple markets and stakeholders across MEA.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Commercial, Medical, Market Access and Support Functions across MEA to support decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasts and long-range planning in alignment with business priorities.
• Drive monthly performance reviews and provide actionable insights.
• Deliver management reporting and dashboards for regional and global leaders.
• Ensure compliance with Ipsen policies and internal control standards.

Skills

FP&A

Business partnering

Financial reporting

Internal controls

ERP systems

IBM TM1

Excel

Education

Finance/Business Administration degree

Tools

IBM TM1

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Ipsen invites applications for the MEA Finance Controller role covering the Middle East and Africa. You will partner with commercial, medical and regional teams to drive budgeting, forecasting and monthly performance reviews, ensuring accuracy of financial data and strong governance across GCC and MEA markets.

The role requires a hands-on finance leader with experience in reporting, controls and ERP systems (TM1, Excel) to navigate multi-market complexity and support strategic investments.