FP&A Associate Director

We are seeking a qualified finance professional to join our team as an FP&A Associate Director within a leading global biopharmaceutical organization. Based in our London office, this role offers a hybrid working model that combines office and remote working. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, the FP&A Associate Director position is a trusted business partnership role that closely collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality forecasts and support strategic decision-making. This position requires strong financial integrity, commercial acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions to support performance and long-term business objectives. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end financial planning process, including the 5-year plan and annual budget, liaising with the Business Support Centre colleagues and other cross-functional teams.
• Develop ad-hoc business analysis and present recommendations to senior management.
• Devise new measures and metrics designed to give greater insight into how the business is performing.
• Assist in maintaining an effective internal control environment, compliance with GAAP and corporate policies, recommending controls by identifying problems.
• Support Finance Leadership with process improvement, policy development and strategic initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Preferably Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent qualifications) with a minimum of 5 years of FP&A experience.
• Fluent in English (proficiency level) and excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP or Power BI experience preferable.
• Previous Pharmaceutical experience preferable.
• A high standard of accuracy with financial and statistical data.
• Agile mindset to accommodate assumption changes and business cases in the dynamic and innovative environment, supporting our current and future portfolio.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial awareness and an ability to determine insightful observations from detail for management attention.

This role will be contracted to the Moorgate office for 2 days per week in line with our hybrid working approach.

Required Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Analysis
• Business Decisions
• Commercial Awareness
• Cross-Team Collaboration
• Data Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modelling
• Financial Planning
• Influencing Skills
• Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (PBI)
• Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF)
• Product Costing
• Profit and Loss (P&L) Analysis
• Strategic Management

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): N/A

Job Posting End Date: 08/26/2026