Controller

Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim

Accounting & Finance
Al Wurud, Riyadh Saudi Arabia · Lima, Peru · Riyadh Saudi Arabia · Saudi Arabia
Posted on Apr 11, 2025
The Position

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Controller for SAGEA (Saudi Arabia, Gulf, East Africa) region. As the Controller based in Riyadh, you will report to the SAGEA Head of F&A.

Tasks & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide effective and efficient support in various areas including Planning, Reporting, Business Partnering, and Controlling.

Planning cycle/budget process:

  • Communicate planning, guidelines, timelines, targets, and relevant data to stakeholders.
  • Provide financial impact and analysis of assumption set to the business.
  • Support review meetings by generating overviews, analysis, and business support.
  • Ensure timely submission of data in appropriate systems.


Business Partnering:

  • Implement, align, and execute guidance provided by the regional controlling team.
  • Provide operational business support with pricing, discount, and profitability analysis.
  • Make recommendations for cost optimization and partnerships.
  • Collect, interpret, and provide data for decision-making processes.
  • Connect relevant functions in OPU and ROPU for better communication and process efficiency.


Monthly closing/supplementary reporting:

  • Process accurate and relevant accruals and provisions in financial ledgers.
  • Coordinate data collection from relevant resources.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with corporate policies and guidelines.
  • Perform month-end routines, checks, reconciliations, and analysis.
  • Provide periodical financial information and comments for OPU management.


Projects and continuous improvement:

  • Work on continuous improvement topics to ensure compliance and adherence to financial regulations.
  • Support ROPU controlling team on an ad hoc basis.


Network and personal development:

  • Build and maintain external and internal network connections.
  • Acquire and maintain relevant know-how and technical expertise.


Compliance Responsibility:

  • Oversee compliance and adherence to corporate SOPs, local regulations, and best practices.


Requirements

  • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree (e.g. MBA, MSc) in Business Administration / Economics and/or Diploma degree
  • 5 - 6 Years of Finance and Business Controlling experience, preferably in a multi-national Pharmaceutical organization and/or Big Four Accounting Firms.
  • Experience using SAP, Tableau, Power BI, Reporting tools.
  • Project management experience is a must.
  • Knowledge of IFRS, CPA/SOCPA is preferred.
  • Language requirements: English is a must; Arabic is preferred.


Skills And Competencies

  • Strong business acumen.
  • Comprehensive understanding of finance.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.


Our differences are our strengths. We’re a global collective of people with unique life experiences. All are welcome and valued.

Our Company

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths \u2013 and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after \u2013 as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com