Finance Director, MEAM (Middle East, Africa & Maghreb)

About the role

The Finance Director, MEAM will join the regional leadership team to steer financial performance across the Middle East, Africa and Maghreb. Reporting to the General Manager, you will act as a strategic partner, ensuring robust governance and supporting commercial and operational decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting for the entire MEAM region.
• Provide financial insight and challenge to senior commercial leaders, influencing investment and operational choices.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, audit and internal control requirements.
• Drive cash‑flow, working‑capital and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Manage and develop finance teams across multiple countries, including both direct affiliates and distributor markets.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement to support product launches and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to finance transformation, continuous improvement and global finance projects.

Required profile

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or related field.
• Professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred.
• Significant finance leadership experience in a multinational, preferably within pharma, biotech or life‑sciences.
• Proven track record in FP&A, business partnering, accounting, compliance and financial governance.
• Experience leading teams in a matrix environment across several countries.
• Fluent English; Arabic and/or French advantageous.

Required skills