Finance Manager, Gulf Region
Acino, a global life sciences company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is seeking a Finance Manager for the Gulf Region. This role, based in Dubai, UAE, reports directly to the Cluster Head and Leadership Team, overseeing financial operations across the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The Finance Manager serves as a strategic partner, driving financial planning, performance management, and commercial insights to support business growth and decision-making.
Key responsibilities include leading Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), providing financial analysis of performance, and offering actionable recommendations. The role involves managing the end-to-end financial planning cycle, including annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Additional duties encompass monitoring distributor financial performance, overseeing Gross-to-Net (G2N) performance, and collaborating with Commercial and Supply Chain teams to integrate financial inputs into the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. The Finance Manager is also tasked with driving cost optimization initiatives and maintaining a strong control environment by ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or ACCA preferred. A minimum of 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, focusing on Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and commercial finance, is required. Experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders and familiarity with the pharmaceutical industry, including pricing, reimbursement models, and regulatory frameworks, are advantageous. Proficiency in finance systems and tools like SAP, Power BI, and advanced Excel is essential. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, along with a high ownership mindset and the ability to manage priorities effectively, are crucial.
Acino offers a dynamic and rapidly growing environment where employees are encouraged to make a real difference. The company values trust, agility, innovation, and collaboration, fostering a culture that empowers individuals to shape their careers and realize their aspirations. Acino is committed to advancing healthcare across communities, caring for patients, people, and the environment, and offers opportunities for professional growth and development.