We are currently supporting a well-established international pharmaceutical group in the search for a Commercial Finance Manager to strengthen their finance organization in Saudi Arabia.
This role sits at the intersection of financial planning, business performance analysis, and commercial decision support, working closely with commercial, supply chain, and leadership teams to drive financial visibility and support strategic decision-making.
The position offers exposure to regional finance leadership, complex commercial dynamics, and a fast-growing healthcare market, making it an excellent opportunity for finance professionals looking to play a key role in business performance and planning.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End Closing & Financial Analysis
- Validate and reconcile flash sales data, ensuring completeness of invoices, delivery notes, and credit notes.
- Upload and analyze sales performance vs Budget, Latest Outlook, and Prior Year.
- Prepare preliminary and final P&L analysis with variance commentary.
- Conduct Gross-to-Net analysis and reconciliation.
- Monitor pricing performance and financial impact.
- Track Net Working Capital (NWC) and analyze variances vs budget.
- Support cash flow monitoring and liquidity forecasting.
Financial Reporting & Analytics
- Prepare and submit reporting packages through corporate reporting systems.
- Develop and maintain financial analytical tools and dashboards (spend by product, channel, segment, and category).
- Build performance dashboards for key functions such as Commercial, Marketing, and Supply Chain.
- Monitor customer profitability and commercial performance metrics, including sales, margins, trade spend, and receivables.
Financial Governance & Business Partnering
- Lead financial alignment within Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
- Validate demand plans and evaluate revenue and margin implications.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment with financial outlook and targets.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Prepare and manage rolling forecasts and financial outlook updates.
- Identify and monitor financial risks and opportunities.
- Prepare financial insights for monthly business reviews (MBR).
- Support the annual budgeting process and corporate reporting submissions.
Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business Administration
- Approximately 9-10+ years of experience in FP&A, Business Controlling, or Commercial Finance
- Strong background in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Experience partnering with commercial or operational teams
- Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems is advantageous
- Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, FMCG, or multinational environments is preferred
Why This Opportunity
- Join a globally recognized healthcare organization with strong international presence
- Work closely with regional leadership and cross-functional teams
- Gain exposure to strategic financial planning in a dynamic and growing market
