FP&A Senior Specialist

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 is essential, with experience in SAP or Power BI considered 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.
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
Required Skills:
Budget Analysis, Budget Management, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Finance Strategy, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Goal Setting, Financial Modeling, Financial Performance Improvement, Financial Planning, Forecast 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:
10/13/2026
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