Commercial Finance Analyst - Europe & Middle East

ROLE PURPOSE: Support commercial finance activities across the EME region through accurate financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting. The role partners with regional finance and commercial teams to monitor performance, strengthen cost control and provide insights that support profitable growth and sound decision-making. RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial analysis: Analyse revenue, costs, margins and profitability to support regional commercial decisions. Budgeting and forecasting: Support annual budgets, periodic forecasts and sales planning with regional finance and commercial teams. Performance reporting: Monitor actual results against budget and forecast, explain variances and prepare clear management reports. Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, financial reports and analytical tools to improve reporting, data visibility and business insights. Cost control: Monitor regional OPEX and SG&A, identify savings opportunities and support actions to improve financial efficiency. Coordinate audit requirements, manage finance-related queries and partner with Shared Services to ensure accurate, timely and efficient finance processes. Data Management: Own the consolidation, validation and integrity of financial data across regional entities to ensure accurate and reliable reporting. Business partnering: Work closely with country/cluster finance, commercial and cross-functional teams to provide financial guidance and support decision-making. Compliance & Process Improvement: Ensure adherence to finance policies, controls and accounting standards while driving continuous improvements in reporting, systems and processes. Support commercial finance projects, strategic initiatives and ad hoc analyses/tasks that support regional business objectives. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field; ACCA/CIMA or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage. 4-5 years of experience in commercial finance, financial controlling or FP&A; pharmaceutical, healthcare or FMCG experience is preferred. Experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, financial analysis, OPEX/SG&A control and business partnering. TECHNICAL SKILLS: Excel - Advanced, PowerPoint - Advanced, ERP and BI tools - Good working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP; Power BI (must) and TM1 experience is an advantage.