Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Arcera is a global life sciences company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Our purpose is to enable longer and healthier lives while creating sustainable growth. We develop, manufacture, and commercialize a broad range of high-quality innovative and proven medicines in key international markets. With an operational footprint spanning over 90 countries across four continents, and manufacturing sites in eight countries, we offer more than 2,000 medicines across various therapeutic areas worldwide.

Job Purpose:

The FP&A Manager will be responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making and improve business performance.

Reporting Line:

Reports to: Head of Finance – Gen Med.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term strategic planning.
• Deliver monthly financial performance analysis (actual vs. budget vs. forecast).
• Provide insights on revenue, cost drivers, and profitability.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and dashboards for senior management.
• Partner with business units to support decision-making and cost optimization.
• Lead cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis.
• Support board presentations and executive reporting.
• Identify risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
• Drive automation and process improvements in reporting.
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure alignment of actuals.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA/CPA/CMA preferred).
• 10–15 years of experience, with at least 4–5 years in FP&A leadership.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Advanced Excel and SAP is a must .
• Experience in manufacturing or pharma industry preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrix organization.