META Finance Director: Strategic FP&A & Growth Leader

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

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is partnering with a global pharmaceutical leader to recruit a Finance Director based in Dubai. The successful candidate will drive financial strategy for the META region and lead the finance function, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Candidates should possess over 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries along with strong interpersonal skills. This leadership role demands strategic insight and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of finance leadership experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors.
• Strong regional experience in Middle East, Turkey and Africa markets.
• Experience managing cross-border teams in complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance function for META region including FP&A and compliance.
• Act as strategic partner providing financial insights for business growth.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and planning processes.
• Drive initiatives for cost optimisation and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies across multiple markets.

Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis

Business Partnering

Budgeting

Cost Optimisation

Interpersonal Skills

Education

CPA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent

Job description

A leading executive search firm is partnering with a global pharmaceutical leader to recruit a Finance Director based in Dubai. The successful candidate will drive financial strategy for the META region and lead the finance function, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Candidates should possess over 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries along with strong interpersonal skills. This leadership role demands strategic insight and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.