Finance Manager

Overview

This position is part of the Finance department, reporting into the Finance Director EMEA, and is located on-site in either Dubai or Riyadh. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.

If you thrive in a fast-paced organisation, have a continuous improvement mindset, and a strong business acumen — read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Strategic Business Partnering:

• Support Regional Leaders in achieving financial and operational goals.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to optimize performance.

Financial Planning & Reporting:

• Lead monthly P&L and working capital forecasting, analysing variances and trends.
• Drive financial performance through cost control, revenue optimization, and profitability analysis.

Operational Finance & Compliance:

• Implement strong internal controls to ensure accurate accounting and reporting.
• Provide regular and ad-hoc financial analysis (sales, margins, OPEX, inventory).
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, proactively addressing risks.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Professional Certification (Preferred): CPA, ACA, or equivalent.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years in auditing, financial controllership, or business finance.
  • Experience in an international, matrix-structured organization (US or European Multinational Corporation preferred).
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong financial planning, forecasting, and cost management expertise.
  • Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, and MS Excel (highly preferred).
• Excellent communication skills in English (required); Arabic (required).