Financial Planning Analyst

PE Global; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a skilled FP&A Analyst for a hybrid contract role. You will support financial performance analysis and reporting for a major pharmaceutical client in Basingstoke, utilizing tools like Power BI and Excel. Ideal candidates will have a finance degree and 2+ years in a relevant role, proficient in data analysis and dashboard creation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of FP&A, Finance, Accounting or relevant business experience.
• Strong experience in Power BI development, including dashboard creation, data modelling, and DAX.
• Proficient in Excel and Power Query.
• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Strong business acumen and attention to detail.
• Able to operate independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and automated reporting tools.
• Develop monthly reporting packs ensuring accuracy across forecasts and actuals.
• Design automated solutions to improve reporting efficiency.
• Partner with FP&A Lead to provide financial insights.
• Support budget owners with variance analysis.
• Support budget owners in understanding spend, variances, and forecast accuracy.
• Contribute to planning and budgeting cycles by providing reporting support and detailed analysis.
• Identify opportunities for process standardisation and drive initiatives to improve the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Support ad hoc analysis, business cases, or project requests from the CMH or Finance leadership.

Skills

Power BI development

Advanced Excel

Data manipulation

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SAP

Power Query

DAX

Job description

This range is provided by PE Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Senior Recruitment Consultant at PE Global

PE Global are currently recruiting for a FP&A Analyst for a contract role with a leading multinational Pharma client, based in Basingstoke – hybrid,

We are seeking a highly skilled FP&A contractor to support the UK Cardio Metabolic Health (CMH) business. This role will focus on reporting, dashboard development, and performance analytics using tools such as Power BI, Excel, and SAP. You will partner with the CMH FP&A Manager to ensure accurate and insightful reporting, enhance data visibility, and improve decision-making through streamlined processes and automation.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and automated reporting tools to provide visibility into financial performance, operational KPIs, and business drivers.
• Develop and deliver insightful monthly reporting packs, ensuring consistency and accuracy across actuals, forecasts, and plans.
• Design and implement automated solutions to reduce manual effort and improve reporting efficiency.
• Work with advanced Excel and Power Query to manipulate data and build financial models.
• Partner closely with the CMH FP&A Lead to provide timely and relevant financial insights across Revenue and Opex.
• Support budget owners in understanding spend, variances, and forecast accuracy.
• Contribute to planning and budgeting cycles by providing reporting support and detailed analysis.
• Identify opportunities for process standardisation and drive initiatives to improve the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Support ad hoc analysis, business cases, or project requests from the CMH or Finance leadership.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 2+ years of FP&A, Finance, Accounting or other relevant business experience
• Strong experience in Power BI development (dashboard creation, data modelling, DAX).
• Proficient in Excel and Power Query; knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Strong business acumen and attention to detail.
• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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