Head of Finance

**About the Company** We are a global pharmaceutical organization with strong capabilities across Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), formulations, and research \& development. With a presence in regulated markets including the EU and US, the organization is committed to delivering high\-quality, compliant, and affordable medicines worldwide. **Role Overview** The Head of Finance will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for driving the financial strategy, governance, and performance of the organization’s 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\&A opportunities, and expansion in GCC and Middle Eastern markets **Financial Planning \& Analysis (FP\&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 \& 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 \& Controls** · Develop and implement enterprise risk management frameworks · Ensure proactive identification and mitigation of financial, operational, and compliance risks · Oversee audit processes (internal \& external) and ensure audit readiness **Investor Relations \& 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 / CPA / MBA Finance or equivalent · 6\-15 years of progressive finance leadership experience · Strong experience in the pharmaceutical industry (API / formulations) · Proven exposure to GCC and Middle Eastern markets, preferably based in Saudi Arabia · Experience handling USFDA / SFDA regulated environments · Demonstrated success in managing large\-scale finance operations and transformation initiatives **Key Skills \& Competencies** · Strategic thinking and business acumen · Strong knowledge of IFRS and global compliance standards · Expertise in pharma cost structures and supply chain finance · Leadership and stakeholder management at Board level · Risk management and governance expertise · High level of integrity and decision\-making capability Work Location: In person