Financial Controller Full Time

Are you searching for a senior-level Financial Controller job in Dubai? Julphar Careers UAE offers exceptional opportunities within the pharmaceutical and corporate finance sector. This leadership role involves SAP or Oracle ERP financial system management, IFRS-based financial reporting, VAT and UAE corporate tax compliance, treasury and banking coordination, budgeting and forecasting, cost control analysis, audit supervision, and enterprise risk management, making it one of the most strategic finance positions in Dubai’s growing pharma industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and control all financial and commercial activities across GCC markets in line with corporate policies and regional strategy.
• Monitor distributor commercial conditions including pricing, discounts, rebates, bonuses, and payment terms.
• Track and approve free goods, samples, and promotional schemes; assess financial impacts.
• Review and control sales deductions, trade promotions, and market support expenses to ensure compliance with agreements.
• Lead monthly and quarterly reconciliations with GCC distributors covering sales, stock, free goods, and outstanding balances; investigate and resolve variances.
• Control and monitor operating expenses (OPEX), ensuring adherence to approved budgets.
• Prepare financial reports, profitability analyses by product, country, and distributor, providing actionable insights to management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and rolling estimates for GCC commercial operations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure financial governance in commercial decisions.
• Conduct market visits and attend meetings with key distributors and institutional purchasers (hospitals, tenders, government entities).
• Support tender evaluations by reviewing pricing, margins, payment terms, and financial risks.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, tax requirements, and internal audit standards across GCC countries.
• Act as a finance business partner to regional management, providing commercial decision support.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and support audits related to GCC operations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in finance, commercial finance, or business partnering roles, with at least 2 years in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration; professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CFA are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GCC markets, distributor management, and commercial operations.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability reporting.
• Familiarity with trade promotions, sales deductions, and tender evaluations within pharma or FMCG sectors.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to partner with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Proficient in ERP systems, MS Excel, and financial reporting tools.
• Knowledge of GCC regulatory requirements, tax, and audit standards.

Dubai’s pharmaceutical and corporate sectors continue to expand, increasing demand for experienced finance leaders with ERP, tax, and treasury expertise. Working with Julphar provides exposure to multinational financial governance systems, structured compliance frameworks, and executive-level strategic planning.