Finance Planning & Forecasting Analyst (12 Months Fixed Term)
Core
Provide planning & forecasting support, finalize monthly/annual forecasts, and prepare management reports for in-market Finance Directors to evaluate performance and drive decision-making.
Role type
Senior Finance Planning & Forecasting Analyst
Builds
Monthly and quarterly financial forecasts, annual budgets, and internal management reports (DRM decks) for executive leadership.
Domain
Pharmaceutical, healthcare, and life sciences industry.
Required skills
Financial modeling, Variance analysis, Budgeting, Trend analysis, Management reporting, Data interpretation, Stakeholder management, Process improvement, Excel proficiency, Power BI (advantage)
Preferred skills
Professional finance qualifications (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CPA), Experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare/life sciences
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 analysis; Prepare internal management reports for executive leadership; Coordinate and consolidate financial forecasting information; Challenge business partners on plan/actuals gaps and define future growth plans; Drive Planning & Forecasting process improvement for markets.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC