Job Description:

FP&A Lead – Saudi Arabia

Description:

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Lead for Saudi Arabia (Human Health) will be a business partner and strong finance professional, supporting our business and financial objectives.

They will lead financial planning, reporting and analytical activities for Saudi Arabia, reporting into a newly created Saudi Arabia Finance Director role.

The primary responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• Perform end to end forecasting/planning cycles together with the support of regional/global Co Es.

• Ensure clear reporting and analysis of actual performance, and close tracking of risks & opportunities for the market

• Support Saudi Arabia Finance Director & Leadership Team in terms of preparation and presentation of financials.

• Provide support in decision making by providing quality financial analytics to Saudi Arabia leadership through forecast cycles and ongoing performance management

• Provide support for business development evaluations and reviews of existing alliance partner performance

• Establish stakeholder relationships with business partners, commercial teams and the finance network.

• Collaborate closely with Regional/Global Co Es to optimize local processes and deliverables whilst seeking to leverage digital, data and AI tools to drive insights and create business value

• Provide ad-hoc support to Saudi Arabia Finance Director as needed (not limited to FP&A, also in financial controlling matters)

• Support local/regional/global projects.

• Leading and supporting Saudi Arabia FP&A Senior Specialist.

Background Requirements and Qualifications:

• Relevant university degree and other financial qualifications

• Finance professional experience of minimum 8 years, preferably including 2-3 years financial planning experience

• Fluent English

• Membership to Saudi Organization for Charted and Professional Accountants (SOCPA) will be required

Skills/Capabilities

• Strong business & financial acumen and robust problem-solving skillset

• Team player and strong collaboration skills

• Accustomed to working independently, pro-active and self-organized

• Capable of handling multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously

• Strong in working with stakeholders across functions

• Clear communication and storytelling skills

Capability to influence and

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Business Administration, Business Development, Business Management, Business Partnerships, Business Relationship Building, Business Reviews, Cash Management, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Cross-Cultural Awareness, Data Visualization, Detail-Oriented, Finance, Financial Advising, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Financial Presentations, Headcount Planning, Leadership, Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF), Preparation of Financial Reports, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

03/25/2026

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