Location: Amman, Jordan
Job Type: Full-time
Hashtag: #LI-AA2
About Us
For over 45 years, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has been putting better health within reach, every day, by creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to those who need them. We are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities, and our global team of 9,500+ empowered employees are central to this mission.
As a trusted and reliable partner of over 800 high-quality generics, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products, we are driven to improve access to medicine. Through our 29 manufacturing plants, 9 R&D centers across the MENA, North America and Europe, our footprint allows us to play a critical role in serving patients.
Description:
We are looking for a talented Associate Director, Financial Reporting to join us. At Hikma you’ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We’re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together.
If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Control & Reporting
Oversee end-to-end financial reporting for US operations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in accordance with IFRS, and internal Hikma policies.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for US entities.
- Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analyses.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit standards.
Leadership & People Management
- Lead, develop, and manage a team of 9 finance professionals covering accounting, reporting, and control functions.
- Set clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans for team members.
- Foster a high-performance culture with strong accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure effective workload distribution and succession planning within the team.
- US Operations & Business Partnership
- Serve as a primary finance partner to US-based business leaders and finance stakeholders.
- Provide insightful financial analysis, commentary, and recommendations to support decision-making.
- Monitor and analyze key financial metrics, variances, and trends impacting US operations.
Compliance, Controls & Governance
- Ensure strong financial governance and adherence to Hikma’s internal control framework.
- Maintain compliance with pharmaceutical industry regulations affecting financial reporting.
- Implement and enhance process controls to mitigate financial and operational risks.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including process automation and standardization.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Oversee finance-related systems and reporting tools used for US operations.
- Drive efficiencies in close, reporting, and reconciliation processes.
- Lead or support finance transformation initiatives, shared services optimization, and system upgrades.
Qualifications:
We are looking for candidates whose experience and skills align closely with the qualifications outlined below:
- US Finance Leadership and Business Leadership
- Group Finance and Shared Services Center
- Internal and External Auditors
- Tax, Treasury, and FP&A Teams
- Regulatory and Compliance Functions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
- Master’s degree, CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification (strongly preferred)
Experience
- Minimum 12–15 years of progressive finance and accounting experience
- Proven experience in a controller, senior finance manager, or associate director role
- Experience within pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or manufacturing is highly preferred
- Demonstrated experience managing and leading big teams
Skills & Competencies
- Expert knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
- Strong leadership, people management, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Ability to manage complex, multinational finance operations remotely
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage in senior leadership
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ownership mindset
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and advanced Excel
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