Job Description

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 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 Modeling, Financial Planning, Influencing Skills, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (PBI), Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF), Product Costing, Profit and Loss (P&L) Analysis, Strategic Management

Preferred Skills:

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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

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