A leading regional pharmaceutical manufacturing group operating across multiple markets is seeking a high-caliber Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join its regional finance leadership team in Ramallah. Reporting directly to the Group CFO, the role will lead group-wide budgeting, consolidated financial reporting, feasibility modeling, and audit coordination across all operating subsidiaries to support executive and Board decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the preparation and consolidation of annual group and subsidiary budgets, rolling financial forecasts, performance reviews, and variance analyses.
- Consolidated Reporting & Financial Analysis: Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reporting packs; analyze manufacturing costs, product profitability, pricing models, liquidity, and working capital.
- Systems Optimization & Financial Modeling: Develop sophisticated financial models, feasibility studies, and operational KPIs; drive reporting process improvements and enhance regional ERP capabilities in collaboration with finance teams.
- Audit & IFRS Compliance: Coordinate internal and external audit requirements across entities, ensuring strict accuracy of subsidiary submissions and compliance with IFRS.
Key Qualifications
- Experience: 5 to 7 years of relevant FP&A, financial consolidation, and budgeting experience, with a strong preference for candidates with international company background, multinational corporate exposure, or regional pharmaceutical/manufacturing experience.
- Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; professional certification (CPA, CMA, ACCA) or an MBA is preferred
- Technical Mastery: Advanced Excel modeling, robust ERP system proficiency, deep knowledge of IFRS, and strong cost/profitability analysis skills.
- Languages: Full fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.
- ID & Location: Based in Ramallah, Palestine (Must hold a valid Palestinian ID or Jerusalem ID).