Job Description

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

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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