Finance Manager

Hetero; Medina; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hetero in Saudi Arabia seeks a Finance Manager to drive strategic financial leadership across the organization. You will partner with the executive team to shape long-term growth, profitability, and value creation in regulated pharma markets.

Responsibilities include FP&A, budgeting, IFRS compliance, and investor relations. The role requires in-person work, ideally based in Medina, with a focus on GCC expansion and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA/ICWA with 4–7 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Strong pharma industry experience (API/formulations).
• Experience with GCC/Middle East markets; Saudi Arabia based preferred.
• In-person work location in Medina or Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy aligned with global objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and modeling processes.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and regulatory governance.
• Manage API and formulation financials including costing and pricing.
• Support supply chain finance, inventory management, and working capital optimization.
• Develop enterprise risk management and oversee audit readiness.
• Engage with investors, banks, and regulators; present performance and outlook.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

FP&A

Investment & M&A

Regulatory Compliance

Costing & Pricing

GCC Experience

Team Leadership

Investor Relations

Education

Chartered Accountant / ICWA

Job description

The Finance Manager will be a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for driving the financial strategy governance and performance of the organizations operations in Saudi Arabia This role requires a seasoned finance leader with deep experience in the pharmaceutical industry including exposure to regulated markets complex supply chains and global compliance standards

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Lead the overall financial strategy aligned with global business objectives
• Partner with CFO and Board to drive long-term growth profitability and value creation
• Provide strategic insights on investments M amp A opportunities and expansion in GCC and Middle Eastern markets

Financial Planning amp Analysis FP amp A

• Oversee budgeting forecasting and financial modeling processes
• Drive performance tracking and variance analysis across business units
• Ensure robust financial planning aligned with commercial and operational goals

Compliance amp Regulatory Governance

• Ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable Saudi Arabian regulations
• Maintain strong internal controls and corporate governance frameworks
• Oversee financial compliance related to pharmaceutical regulations and pricing structures

Global Pharma Finance Operations

• Manage financial aspects of API and formulation businesses including costing margins and pricing strategies
• Support supply chain finance inventory management and working capital optimization
• Drive cost efficiency without compromising quality or compliance

Risk Management amp Controls

• Develop and implement enterprise risk management frameworks
• Ensure proactive identification and mitigation of financial operational and compliance risks
• Oversee audit processes internal amp external and ensure audit readiness

Investor Relations amp Stakeholder Management

• Engage with investors banks auditors and regulatory authorities
• Support fundraising financing strategies and capital structuring
• Present financial performance and strategic outlook to the Board

Team Leadership

• Build and lead high-performing finance teams across geographies
• Drive a culture of accountability transparency and continuous improvement
• Mentor senior finance leaders and ensure succession planning

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant / ICWA 4-7 years of progressive finance leadership experience
• Preferably strong experience in the pharmaceutical industry (API / formulations)
• Proven exposure to GCC and Middle Eastern markets, preferably based in Saudi Arabia
• Work Location: In person