Finance Director, MEAM

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Title: Finance Director, MEAM Company: Ipsen Pharma (SAS) About Ipsen: Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation. Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society! For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram. Job Description: Finance Director, MEAM (Middle East, Africa & Maghreb) Location: Dubai, UAE or Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Ipsen is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join the MEAM Leadership Team, supporting a diverse region spanning the Middle East, Africa and Maghreb. Partnering closely with the General Manager and senior leaders, you will drive financial performance, support strategic decision-making, ensure strong governance, and lead finance teams across both direct affiliates and distributor markets. This role also contributes to the wider Commercial International Finance Leadership Team and key global finance initiatives. Key Responsibilities Serve as a strategic business partner to the MEAM General Manager and Leadership Team. Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and performance management across the region. Provide financial insight and challenge to support commercial, operational and investment decisions. Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, audit and internal control requirements. Drive cash flow, working capital and profitability improvement initiatives. Lead, develop and coach finance teams across multiple countries. Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to support business growth, launches and operational efficiency. Contribute to broader finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. Education Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a related discipline. Professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred. Essential Experience Significant finance leadership experience within a multinational organisation. Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare or life sciences industry. Strong background across FP&A, business partnering, accounting, compliance and financial governance. Experience leading teams across multiple countries within a complex matrix environment. Proven ability to support senior commercial leaders and influence strategic decisions. Experience managing both direct affiliate and distributor market business models. Direct experience supporting or leading finance activities across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Track record of driving business performance, organisational transformation and change. Languages Fluent English required. Arabic and/or French would be advantageous. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.