Head of Finance

Apply for Head of Finance at HETERO in الرياض, S01, SA. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

We are a global pharmaceutical organization with strong capabilities across Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), formulations, and research & development. With a presence in regulated markets including the EU and US, the organization is committed to delivering high-quality, compliant, and affordable medicines worldwide.

The Head of Finance will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for driving the financial strategy, governance, and performance of the organization’s operations in Saudi Arabia. This role requires a seasoned finance leader with deep experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including exposure to regulated markets, complex supply chains, and global compliance standards.

• Lead the overall financial strategy aligned with global business objectives
• Partner with CFO and Board to drive long-term growth, profitability, and value creation
• Provide strategic insights on investments, M&A opportunities, and expansion in GCC and Middle Eastern markets

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes
• Drive performance tracking and variance analysis across business units
• Ensure robust financial planning aligned with commercial and operational goals

• Ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable Saudi Arabian regulations
• Maintain strong internal controls and corporate governance frameworks
• Oversee financial compliance related to pharmaceutical regulations and pricing structures

• Manage financial aspects of API and formulation businesses, including costing, margins, and pricing strategies
• Support supply chain finance, inventory management, and working capital optimization
• Drive cost efficiency without compromising quality or compliance

• Develop and implement enterprise risk management frameworks
• Ensure proactive identification and mitigation of financial, operational, and compliance risks
• Oversee audit processes (internal & external) and ensure audit readiness

• Engage with investors, banks, auditors, and regulatory authorities
• Support fundraising, financing strategies, and capital structuring
• Present financial performance and strategic outlook to the Board

• Build and lead high-performing finance teams across geographies
• Drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Mentor senior finance leaders and ensure succession planning

• Chartered Accountant / CPA / MBA Finance or equivalent
• 6-15 years of progressive finance leadership experience
• Strong experience in the pharmaceutical industry (API / formulations)
• Proven exposure to GCC and Middle Eastern markets, preferably based in Saudi Arabia
• Experience handling USFDA / SFDA regulated environments
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale finance operations and transformation initiatives

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and global compliance standards
• Expertise in pharma cost structures and supply chain finance
• Leadership and stakeholder management at Board level
• Risk management and governance expertise
• High level of integrity and decision-making capability

Work Location:

In person