Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

• Role: FP&A Manager
• Contract: until end of April 2026 initially. Possible Perm opportunities
• Office- Marlow (hybrid) –
  3 days on site

SRG are partnered with a global biopharmaceutical company with focus and capabilities to address some of the world's greatest health challenges. Our client combines advanced science, expertise and passion to solve serious health issues and have a remarkable impact on people's lives.

JOB SUMMARY
:

Based in Marlow and reporting into the Associate Director, the job holder will provide financial support to OUS senior management and for the Areas in our organisation, driving the planning, forecasting, and reporting processes and ensuring high quality outputs are submitted to Global and Corporate. The role will also involve initiating and driving consolidations, ad hoc reporting and analysis.

Critical to the success of the role will be the job holder's ability to:

• Build positive working relationships with the Area, International and Global Finance leadership
• Demonstrate a commercial mindset, be able to challenge and make a real and positive contribution to the management of the company
• Lead, manage and develop a high performing team
• Demonstrate a "can-do" attitude and ability to proactively seek and drive continuous improvement in all processes

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
:

International Consolidation and Financial Reporting 60%

• Support the consolidation of the Areas forecast and budget submissions to Global
• Critical review of the consolidation of monthly forecasts, quarterly reports, yearly budgets and Long-Range plans with the aim of providing detailed insights to the Senior Management and take responsibility for any associated with the delivering of these exercises to Global.
• Analysis of the Price, Volume and Mix for International OUS
• Analysis of Gross to Net and Gross Margin for each of the brands
• Analysis of S&M and Commercial G&A expenses
• Lead the preparation of International Consolidated Books for all the planning process, with special focus on the yearly budgeting cycle;

Lead International Finance FP&A processes 30%

• Support the FP&A planning processes and calendar of forecasts, budgets and reporting, steering Finance and Commercial team to drive integrated financial planning
• Identify and lead on projects to develop new ideas and implement improvements in financial processes. Implement and support best practices sharing across regions/functions.
• Enhance the approach of each Area's budget and forecast process to deliver improved budgets with greater detail and insight;
• Driving efficiencies and initiatives for International and across Areas to continuously boost the quality of insights to the business

Ad-hoc Projects and Analysis 10%

COMPLIANCE AND INTEGRITY:

You will be responsible for conducting your activities on behalf of the company consistent with a high standard of business ethics and in compliance with the laws and regulations that govern our activities. Your obligation encompasses the following:

• Takes personal responsibility for and demonstrates a high level of understanding of and adherence to the applicable internal policies, including but not limited to our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and other policies applicable to your job, and external laws and regulations governing your activities.
• Exhibits high business ethical standards in dealing with internal and external stakeholders, including dealing with others honestly and openly, showing accountability, being reliable and trustworthy and being loyal to the company.
• Completes all required compliance and ethics related training within required timelines.
• Encourages a high level of understanding of and adherence to compliance and ethics amongst colleagues and third parties.
• Fully co-operates in any internal and external audits, investigations and inspections.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience

• Relevant Degree
• Fully Qualified accountant. ACA or CIMA. First time passes preferred.
• Proven experience of working with senior management
• Experience of being a finance business partner to commercial functions in a listed, high growth complex business

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• A proven people leader/motivator and business partner.
• Well organised and able to prioritise during time pressured periods.
• A general interest in commercial and marketing issues relevant to the financial planning and management of a healthcare business
• Ability to build positive working relationships where challenge and contribution is the norm
• Confident communicator – will need to present to senior management and communicate insightful financial analysis to commercial audience
• Responsive and proactive
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team