Planning & Forecasting Analyst

Job Purpose

Are you energized by a finance role that allows you to build highly effective business partnerships with stakeholders, grow your network and add real value to the business and your career? 

We are looking for a Planning & Forecasting Analyst with strong analytical skills and finance acumen to deliver exceptional planning and forecasting support to in-market Finance and area teams.

Success in the role requires the ability to think critically, and positively challenge key stakeholders. You will be instrumental in producing robust forecasts, insightful management information, and proactively identifying opportunities.

Education, Experience & Skills

• University degree in Finance, Accountancy or Business (or professional certifications such as CA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CFA, etc.)

• 2-3 years of experience in financial planning / Budgeting

• Strong analytical skills

• Understanding of financial systems and processes

• Proficient financial knowledge of analysis, evaluation, financial modelling and forecasting with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, alignment, and communication of forecasts. Provide guidance to markets and drive quality on time completion   

• Perform financial modelling/appraisal & build business cases, for example trend analysis and forecast models

• Work with the Close & Control team to ensure accuracy of financial results and support financial compliance and financial risk management 

• Understand variances between actuals and plans/prior periods. Provide insightful intelligence on business performance drivers and identify risks. Challenge the business to produce stretching yet achievable forecasts  

• Preparing management reports and support decision making. Be the point of contact for questions on reports

• Navigate the cross-functional matrix and form an internal network to provide intelligence and gather information disseminated across the different areas. Work closely with in-market Finance teams, area teams and the Close and Control hub

• Co-ordinate with Planning & Forecasting analysts to consolidate financial forecasts for the region

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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