Global Finance Director — Pharma, Strategy & Leadership

HiredAbhi; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 4,200,000 - 7,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredAbhi is seeking a Director Finance for Karachi to lead the finance function within a multinational pharmaceutical setting. The role requires ACA/FCA from ICAP, 12+ years post-qualification, and at least 3 years heading finance in a multinational pharma context.

The candidate will report to the VP and collaborate with regional/global teams, driving budgeting, forecasting, governance, and strategic financial decisions to support growth and compliance.

Qualifications

• CA from ICAP with articleship completed from Big 4.
• Minimum 12 years post-qualification experience.
• At least 3 years heading the finance function of a multinational pharmaceutical company.
• Experience reporting to a multinational group while managing local tax compliance.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting and business partnering with commercial leaders.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and lead change across functions.
• Experience overseeing procurement or supply chain is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Head finance function as a member of the leadership team, accountable for the financial results, reporting and internal controls of the business.
• Set financial strategy and long-term plan with General Manager, aligned with group targets.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting and hold business leaders accountable for delivering financial commitments.
• Guide pricing, investment and cost decisions with clear financial analysis and recommendations.
• Own governance and compliance with group policies, local accounting standards, tax and customs, acting as the main finance contact for the group, external auditors and tax authorities.
• Manage currency, inflation, working capital and cash risks to protect profitability and support growth.
• Oversee procurement and supply chain costs where these sit within finance.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing finance team, including succession planning, and contribute to regional initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Business partnering

Multinational reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Tax compliance

Stakeholder influence

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA or FCA) from ICAP

Job description

HiredAbhi is seeking a Director Finance for Karachi to lead the finance function within a multinational pharmaceutical setting. The role requires ACA/FCA from ICAP, 12+ years post-qualification, and at least 3 years heading finance in a multinational pharma context.

The candidate will report to the VP and collaborate with regional/global teams, driving budgeting, forecasting, governance, and strategic financial decisions to support growth and compliance.