Finance Director (Pakistan & Bangladesh)

Job description

Roche's Enabling Team / Finance and Business Partnering team is driving an affiliate-wide transformation to deliver better outcomes for more patients faster. The Finance Manager (advertised as Finance Director, Pakistan & Bangladesh) reports directly to the Area Heads / General Manager while remaining part of the regional Finance community, and is a key leader in the affiliate transformation. The role manages and oversees financial results and the procurement, supply chain and facility services functions, translating strategic vision into operational and financial excellence. The primary posting location is Karachi; Dhaka is listed as an additional location for this role. Full time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial results of the affiliate, ensuring adherence to Roche Group Accounting (FGA), local accounting standards, tax and customs
• Proactively identify key challenges and opportunities and assess their impact, encouraging smart experimentation and rapid iteration
• Drive a simple, fit-for-purpose business planning process and formulate a local finance strategy balancing global/regional requirements with local imperatives
• Work with business leaders to define the organization's strategic direction and contribute to long-term portfolio planning and resourcing strategy
• Manage risk and value: navigate volatile macroeconomic environments to maintain P&L sustainability, mitigate financial risks and identify growth opportunities
• Connect affiliate priorities with regional and global ambition
• Engage business partners in value-enhancing decisions through business performance analysis (actuals vs. forecast) and market insights
• Oversee the affiliate procurement process, balancing cost, service quality, compliance and strategic partnerships
• Contribute beyond the affiliate within the regional Finance Network, including leading or contributing to regional and global work packages
• Embody VACC (Visionary, Architect, Coach, Catalyst) leadership principles and champion an inclusive culture

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of finance experience
• Preferably a professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, ACA, CIMA) or a University Degree/MBA
• Experienced and creative leader able to lead cross-functional and networked teams, with a proven track record of fiscal planning and financial governance
• Outstanding business acumen and strategic agility with a global approach
• Effective leader and coach able to influence and enable decisions without formal authority
• Demonstrates Roche Values of Integrity, Courage and Passion and leads change and builds sustainable relationships

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Growth opportunities within a global healthcare company
• Collaborative, high-performance culture

Skills

• Business Partnering
• Financial Governance
• Financial Planning
• Leadership
• Procurement Oversight