Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - EME

ROLE PURPOSE:

This position plays a critical role in managing the financial planning and analysis function across the EME region. The FP&A Manager will lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, monitor actual performance against targets, analyse variances, and ensure pricing compliance. The role also supports strategic decision-making through insightful financial reporting and collaboration with regional and group stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes across the EME region.
• Monitor actual financial performance and deliver insightful reports for leadership reviews.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for the CEO and Head of Finance.
• Collaborate closely with regional Finance Heads and group-level finance teams.
• Maintain and align Finance and Pricing SOPs and Authority Matrix with group policies.
• Ensure pricing compliance and manage related processes and reporting to Group.
• Oversee HQ cost tracking in partnership with Office Managers to ensure budget control.
• Support ad-hoc tasks, strategic projects, and commercial initiatives across the region.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of two direct reports to drive performance and growth.
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, tools, and reporting to enhance efficiency and decision making.
  
  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Level of Education required:

• Cert/Diploma - Relevant diploma or certification in Finance or Accounting.
• Bachelor Degree - Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; or equivalent professional qualifications such as CA, ACCA, CIMA, CGMA
• Master’s Degree - Preferred but not mandatory; a Master’s in Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline is an advantage.
  
  

Years of experience required:

• 5-7 years of Financial Planning & Analysis in Pharmaceuticals or FMCG sectors
• 5 years of Experience managing Europe, MENAT, or both regions
• 5 years (preferred) of Industry experience in Pharmaceuticals or FMCG (preferred but not mandatory)
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Excel - Advanced
• PowerPoint - Advanced
• ERP - SAP Good working knowledge
• Power BI - Advanced
  
  

ASPEN COMPETENCIES:

BUSINESS

• Result-Oriented
• Performance Driven
  
  

PEOPLE

• Communicate Effectively
• Active Listening
  
  

SELF

• Continuously Grow & Develop
• Take Action with Integrity
  
  

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

BUSINESS

• Accountability/ Ownership
• Business analysis and Financial skills
• Proactive
• Information seeking
  
  

PEOPLE

• Capacity for and resistance to Stress
• Informal communication skills
• Team player
• Value people
  
  

SELF

• Ethical conduct
• High Standards
• Technical/Professional knowledge
• Honesty
  
  

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