Finance Planning & Forecasting Analyst (12 Months Fixed Term)
Core
Provide planning & forecasting support to the Planning & Forecasting Lead or in-market Finance Director, challenging and finalizing monthly/annual forecasts and preparing management reports to evaluate performance.
Role type
Finance Planning & Forecasting Analyst
Builds
Monthly and annual financial forecasts, internal management reports (DRM decks), and commercial cycle plans for market teams.
Domain
Pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences industry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Financial modeling, Variance analysis, Budgeting, Trend analysis, Management reporting, Business partnering, Process improvement, Data interpretation, Excel proficiency, Stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Professional finance qualifications (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CPA), Power BI, Pharmaceutical/healthcare industry experience
Technologies
Excel, Power BI
Responsibilities
Create and maintain financial models for detailed monthly and quarterly forecasts; Compare historical results against budgets and forecasts to perform variance and trend analysis; Prepare internal management reports for executive leadership; Coordinate and consolidate financial forecasting information; Challenge business partners on plan/forecast gaps and define future growth plans; Support continuous improvement initiatives for the Planning & Forecasting process.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC