FP&A Senior Specialist

The Financial Planning Senior Specialist will be part of a dynamic Finance team shaping the financial strategies that drive our organization's success. 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 Senior Specialist is a dynamic business partnering role that works closely with stakeholders across the organization to deliver robust financial forecasts aligned with strategic priorities and long-term business objectives. Success in this role requires a strong financial foundation, intellectual curiosity to assess commercial outlook and the investment required to enable the success of our portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the healthcare industry, helping to drive informed decision-making while contributing to our company's purpose of saving and improving lives.

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Support Centre colleagues and cross-functional teams to create budgets, forecasts, and management reports, providing accurate financial insights to support decision-making.
• Conduct ad-hoc business analyses and present recommendations to senior management, enabling informed financial decisions and driving business growth.
• Develop new measures and metrics to gain deeper insights into business performance, enhancing our ability to drive strategic initiatives and achieve financial goals.
• Support the maintenance of an effective internal control environment, ensuring compliance with GAAP and corporate policies, and identifying and implementing necessary controls.
• Assist Finance Leadership in process improvement, policy development, and strategic initiatives, contributing to the continuous enhancement of our finance operations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Preferably Part-Qualified or Qualified Accountant or equivalent qualifications with a minimum of 2 years of financial planning and analysis experience, demonstrating a strong foundation in financial management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with fluency in English (proficiency level).
• Strong proficiency in Excel; experience in SAP or Power BI beneficial, showcasing your ability to leverage technology to drive financial insights.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial and statistical data, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and the ability to derive valuable insights from complex financial information.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple assignments while maintaining a high level of professionalism and meeting deadlines.
• Proven ability to provide meaningful observations and recommendations to senior management, showcasing your ability to influence strategic decision-making.

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

Required Skills

• Budgeting
• Business Partnerships
• Cash Management
• Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
• Finance Strategy
• Financial Advising
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Planning
• Preparation of Financial Reports
• Senior Program Management
• Stakeholder Engagement