Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Our client is a leading listed BioTech business driving innovative solutions in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical arena. Reporting directly to the CFO and indirectly to the highly entrepreneurial CEO, the Group FP&A Manager will be tasked with developing an outstanding planning and analytical department. The role will demand a large amount of non-finance liaison, working closely with the R&D team and Cost Centre Managers to enhance business understanding and analytics. Due to the extremely commercial nature of the organisations, the Group FP&A Manager will also be involved in ongoing M&A activity.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual with FP&A experience to step in to a highly commercial organisation.

State the overall purpose & function of the role:

To undertake budgets & forecasts, provide financial planning, analysis, and accounting support for the organization, as well as ad hoc competitor analysis and M&A support. In parallel, to provide project management support for the R&D organisation, developing a comprehensive reporting matrix to identify risks/opportunities to timelines.

List the major responsibilities of the role:

• Provide direct financial support to cost centre managers
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and Long Range Planning
• Assist in analysis of monthly expenses vs. budget and forecast
• Assist in production and distribution of monthly variance reports
• Work closely with business users and Accounting group on all aspects of accruals and GL accounting
• Perform ad hoc analysis and financial liaison tasks as needed
• Support the CEO/CFO with ad hoc competitor analyses
• Provide project management support for the R&D organisation, developing a comprehensive reporting matrix to identify risks/opportunities to timelines
• Provide financial support to cross-functional Program Teams
• Selection & implementation of planning/forecasting system for financial analysis;

Qualifications:

• Degree educated, preferably with a scientific background
• 6+ years’ experience in Finance and Accounting having qualified at a Big 4 Firm and previously held FP&A responsibilities
• Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology experience preferred but not essential
• Experience with ERP systems required
• Strong Excel skills required
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities
• Demonstrated attention to detail, commitment to accuracy & adherence to deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective financial support to business/operational managers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills