Controller

About the Role

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Controller for the SAGEA (Saudi Arabia, Gulf, East Africa) region. This full-time position is based in Al Tareef Al Jadeed, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and reports directly to the SAGEA Head of F&A. The Controller will provide essential support across planning, reporting, business partnering, and controlling functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate planning guidelines, timelines, targets, and relevant data to stakeholders.
• Provide financial impact analysis of assumption sets to the business.
• Support review meetings by generating overviews, analysis, and business support.
• Ensure timely submission of data in appropriate systems.
• 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 improved communication and process efficiency.
• 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.
• Work on continuous improvement topics to ensure compliance and adherence to financial regulations.
• Support the ROPU controlling team on an ad hoc basis.
• Oversee compliance and adherence to corporate SOPs, local regulations, and best practices.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in a controlling or finance role. The position requires a professional who can effectively manage financial planning, reporting, and business partnering activities within a regional context.

Professional Development and Networking

The role involves building and maintaining both external and internal network connections. Continuous acquisition and maintenance of relevant know-how and technical expertise are expected to support ongoing professional growth.

About Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in human and animal health. The company is a significant investor in research and development, focusing on innovative therapies for areas of high unmet medical need. Established in 1885, Boehringer Ingelheim operates with a long-term perspective, integrating sustainability across its value chain. With approximately 54,300 employees, the company serves over 130 markets globally. More information is available at **********************