Controller

Controller – Strategic Financial Leadership for SAGEA Region

Join Boehringer Ingelheim, a globally recognized biopharmaceutical leader, as our Controller for the SAGEA (Saudi Arabia, Gulf, East Africa) region, based in Riyadh. In this pivotal role, you will drive financial excellence, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making while fostering strong partnerships across business units. Reporting directly to the SAGEA Head of Finance & Accounting, you will play a critical role in shaping the financial health and growth of our dynamic regional operations.

As the Controller, your responsibilities will span planning, reporting, business partnering, and controlling, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives while delivering actionable insights to stakeholders. This is an opportunity to leverage your expertise in financial strategy, compliance, and process optimization within a forward-thinking, mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will encompass a broad spectrum of financial leadership, including:

• Strategic Planning and Budgeting: Lead the planning cycle by communicating guidelines, timelines, and financial targets to stakeholders. Provide in-depth financial impact analyses and support review meetings with comprehensive overviews and data-driven recommendations. Ensure seamless data submission across systems to maintain accuracy and timeliness.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate closely with regional teams to implement and align financial strategies. Deliver operational support through pricing, discount, and profitability analyses, while identifying opportunities for cost optimization and strategic partnerships. Act as a trusted advisor by interpreting financial data and translating insights into actionable decisions. Bridge cross-functional gaps between OPU (Operational Performance Unit) and ROPU (Regional Operations Performance Unit) to enhance communication and process efficiency.
• Financial Reporting and Closing: Oversee the preparation of accurate accruals, provisions, and reconciliations to ensure compliance with corporate policies and IFRS standards. Coordinate data collection from internal and external resources to produce timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Conduct month-end routines, checks, and analyses to provide OPU management with clear, insightful financial commentary.
• Projects and Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to enhance financial processes, ensuring adherence to regulations and best practices. Support the ROPU Controlling team on ad-hoc projects to foster innovation and operational excellence. Stay ahead of industry trends and implement best-in-class solutions to elevate financial governance.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Maintain rigorous oversight of compliance with corporate SOPs, local regulations, and international standards. Champion ethical financial practices and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard organizational integrity.
• Networking and Professional Growth: Build and nurture internal and external relationships to expand your professional influence. Continuously develop your expertise in financial tools, regulations, and industry standards to remain at the forefront of your field.

This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, multinational environment and is passionate about delivering measurable impact through financial leadership. Your ability to blend analytical rigor with strategic vision will be instrumental in driving the success of Boehringer Ingelheim’s regional operations.

Why This Role Matters

At Boehringer Ingelheim, we are committed to advancing healthcare through innovative therapies that address unmet medical needs. As Controller, your work will directly contribute to the financial stability and growth of our organization, enabling us to invest in groundbreaking research and deliver life-changing solutions to patients worldwide. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions.

Qualifications and Skills

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MSc) in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, or a Diploma in Finance.
• 5–6 years of experience in Finance and Business Controlling, with a preference for experience in multinational pharmaceutical organizations or Big Four Accounting Firms.
• Proven expertise in SAP, Tableau, and Power BI, with a strong command of financial reporting tools.
• Demonstrable project management experience, including the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive operational improvements.
• Familiarity with IFRS, CPA, and SOCPA standards is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory, with Arabic fluency being a significant asset.
• Strong business acumen and a comprehensive understanding of financial principles, coupled with strategic and analytical thinking.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, enabling you to articulate complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal-opportunity employer, and we celebrate diversity as a driver of innovation and excellence. If you are passionate about finance, committed to ethical leadership, and eager to contribute to a legacy of impactful healthcare solutions, we invite you to apply.

Your journey with Boehringer Ingelheim begins here—where financial expertise meets purpose-driven leadership.