At a Glance
- Tasks: Collaborate on financial strategies and deliver insights to drive business growth.
- Company: Global healthcare leader with a mission to save and improve lives.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic finance team with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in healthcare while shaping financial strategies.
- Qualifications: Part-Qualified or Qualified Accountant with 2+ years in financial planning.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
Job Description Role Overview
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.
- Additional 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
- Contract and Location
This role will be contracted to the Moorgate office for 2 days per week in line with our hybrid working approach.
- Other Job Attributes
- 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
- Job Posting End Date: 08/26/2026
About the Company
Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products.
The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century.
Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.
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FP&A Senior Specialist employer: MSD Malaysia
MSD Malaysia is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where employees can thrive. With a strong commitment to professional development, the company provides ample opportunities for growth and engagement in meaningful healthcare initiatives across Scotland and Northern Ireland. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages scientific excellence and fosters lasting relationships with key opinion leaders in the medical field.
