Senior Director Finance

New Country Healthcare; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

New Country Healthcare, a leader in healthcare distribution within the UAE, seeks a Senior Finance Director. This pivotal leadership role involves driving financial strategies, leading high-level discussions, and serving as a key business partner to the executive team. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in finance within the healthcare sector, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic thinking skills while optimizing financial operations.

Benefits

Health insurance

Annual leave and ticket allowance

Yearly incentives

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Strong background in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or nutraceutical sectors.
• Hands-on experience with corporate tax and audits.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial strategy and operational excellence with CEOs.
• Lead financial analysis and commercial profitability discussions.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across business units.

Skills

Strategic & commercial thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical & decisive

Education

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

CFA, CPA, CIMA, or CMA

MBA from a renowned top-tier global business school

Tools

Power BI

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Job description

About NCH:

At New Country Healthcare (NCH), our journey started with a powerful vision of fostering a healthier community, guided by the vision of our Chairman, Dr. Ghazi Al Koudsi. Through unwavering dedication, we have not only fulfilled our commitment to the community but also emerged as a prominent leader in the healthcare sector. Over the last 32 years, New Country Healthcare has established itself as the leading healthcare distributor in the UAE, with an extensive portfolio featuring over 1500 top quality products from over 50 international brands manufactured across the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

At NCH, we have a holistic approach to health, and today, we import and distribute trusted international brands in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, health and functional foods, sports nutrition, cosmeceuticals, and personal products, solidifying our position in the local and GCC markets. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to our core values, providing innovative and high quality healthcare products while upholding our legacy of excellence.

Culture at NCH:

At New Country Healthcare (NCH), our people-centric culture thrives on collaboration, continuous growth, and innovation. We believe in the power of continuous education, empowering our teams to reach their full potential and contribute fresh ideas. With a strong focus on Learning and Development, we nurture a culture of learning through engaging seminars and ongoing training programs. United by a shared mission and values, our diverse team prioritizes sustainability, customer well-being, promotes healthy lifestyles, and fosters community education. At NCH, you'll find a supportive environment where collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do, working together to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of our community.

Position Overview:

NCH is seeking a strategic, commercially oriented, and forward-thinking Senior Finance Director to lead its finance function and play a pivotal role in the company’s continued growth and transformation journey. This is a high impact leadership role reporting directly to the CEOs, with a clear trajectory toward becoming Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The successful candidate will drive financial strategy, operational excellence, and cross-functional alignment, supporting top-line growth, bottom-line profitability and working capital optimization. They will serve as a senior business partner to the executive team, providing guidance on pricing, key account profitability, investment decisions and commercial negotiations. The role requires the ability to lead strategic engagements, including managing consultants, external auditors, corporate tax authorities, cross-functional projects and digital reporting transformation.

This role is ideal for a finance leader with deep industry experience in healthcare distribution (pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals preferred), who combines technical excellence, commercial acumen and strong leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Finance Leadership

• Act as a key strategic partner to the CEOs and executive leadership, aligning financial strategy with business objectives and corporate vision.
• Lead and participate in high-level strategic discussions with consultants, auditors, and tax authorities.
• Guide long-term planning, business modeling, and investment prioritization across divisions.
• Represent finance in executive reviews, board discussions and strategic initiatives.

Commercial Profitability & Business Partnering

• Lead financial analysis of key accounts and categories, driving visibility on margin performance and enabling data-driven BDA (Business Development Agreement) discussions.
• Partner with commercial teams to guide pricing strategies, ensuring alignment with growth, profitability and market positioning goals.
• Enable evaluations on ROI of trade spend, promotions and BDAs, and ensure commercial decisions are financially sound.

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting across all business units.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and insight-driven monthly closings and board-level reporting.
• Champion the digital transformation of finance through Power BI, dashboards, and ERP finance module optimization.

Tax, Audit & External Engagements

• Lead corporate tax and VAT implementation, ensuring compliance with all local tax regulations.
• Manage end-to-end relationships with external auditors, consultants, and tax advisors, ensuring audits and filings are completed with accuracy and transparency.
• Serve as a key liaison in financial engagements involving third parties.

Working Capital & Risk Management

• Oversee working capital performance with a focus on optimizing inventory, receivables, and payables.
• Monitor and manage liquidity and lead risk mitigation initiatives across treasury and operational finance.
• Support strategic capital allocation and financing strategies in alignment with business priorities.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Engagement

• Lead and mentor the finance team, building a high-performance culture focused on accuracy, agility, and commercial support.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Supply Chain, HR, Regulatory, and Marketing teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10–15 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and CFA, CPA, CIMA, or CMA. MBA from a renowned top-tier global business school is preferred.
• Strong background in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or nutraceutical sectors is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success in driving profitability, commercial finance and strategic pricing.
• Hands-on experience with corporate tax, VAT, audits, and financial regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in Power BI, advanced Excel, ERP systems and digital finance tools.
• Exposure to international markets and digital transformation

Soft Skills

• Strategic & Commercial Thinking – Aligns financial insights with long-term business goals and drives profitability.
• Leadership & Team Empowerment – Inspires, mentors, and builds high-performing finance teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partners effectively across departments and supports enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Influence & Stakeholder Management – Builds trust with internal and external stakeholders, including executives and advisors.
• Analytical & Decisive – Distills complex data into clear actions and makes sound decisions under pressure.
• Adaptable & Solutions-Oriented – Navigates change and regulatory shifts with agility and a proactive mindset.
• Clear & Persuasive Communicator – Articulates financial insights to non-financial audiences with clarity.
• Integrity & Discretion – Demonstrates ethical leadership and handles sensitive information with care.

Why Join Us:

Join a dynamic and fast-growing company where innovation, excellence, and collaboration drive everything we do. You’ll work alongside a talented and supportive team in a diverse and inclusive environment that values each individual’s unique contributions.

We offer:

• Exciting career growth opportunities in a company at the forefront of healthcare and technology
• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including Health insurance, Annual leave and ticket allowance, Yearly incentives (as per company policy) and Professional development support

Be part of a culture that’s committed to empowering talent, embracing innovation, and building success together.