Senior Analyst/ Lead / Senior Lead - Reporting Specialist

gsk; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK is seeking a Reporting Specialist to support the Finance Controllership team with financial accounting, reporting and controls for markets/entities. You will help ensure P&L and balance sheet accuracy, provide analytics and insights, and drive improvements within a strong control environment.

The role emphasizes close collaboration with various stakeholders, adherence to internal control frameworks, and participation in global/projects to standardize processes across regions.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in finance controllership with accounting, reporting and statutory filing experience.
• Good understanding of internal controls and tax requirements.
• Experience with finance processes and technology platforms.
• Degree in accounting/economics or MBA; professional qualification is a plus.
• Ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting and internal controls.
• Provide P&L, balance sheet and cash flow commentary as needed.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve open items with stakeholders.
• Support month-end processes including Opex provisions and journals.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Collaborate with P2P, O2C, FRMC, Tax to close books accurately.
• Perform variance analyses and compare with historical run rates.
• Contribute to business reviews and drive process improvement with the GPO.

Skills

Business Acumen

Data Analytics

Financial Controlling

Financial Management Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Cyber Risks

Digital Fluency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Economics or related field

MBA (optional)

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CPA/ACA)

Tools

SAP/S4Hana

Lumira

Power BI

Agentic AI

Job description

About the role

The Reporting Specialist support the Finance Controllership team in the financial accounting, controlling & reporting, controls requirements for specific market / global entity. The role supports the accuracy of P&L and Balance Sheet, provide analytics and insights that support the business to develop accurate plans in a strong controls and assurance environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Working closely with the respective Controllership team to contribute to the monthly / quarterly / annual reporting of financial results and execution of controls part of the Internal Control Framework for markets / entities under responsibility.
• Providing commentaries in relation to P&L, Balance Sheet and cash flow as needed.
• Review of monthly Balance Sheet schedules & reconciliation where required. Liaise with respective stakeholders of Balance Sheet Reconciliations to resolve open items.
• Assist with aspects of financial month end review process:
  • Manage Operating Expenditure and all reporting requirements (including Operating Expenditure & Headcount Reporting)
  • Review and processing of Opex provisions, accruals, standard journals etc.
• Ensure entities results are fully compliant with all relevant accounting standards, policies, best practice and any other requirements in place.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and other functions (e.g. P2P, O2C, FRMC, Stat&Tax) to ensure successful closing activities.
• Perform variance analysis for Balance Sheet, Operating expenses, Margins and Profitability, review financial information against historical run rates and future growth plans.
• Participate & contribute into business reviews meetings as appropriate.
• Tightly controls transaction activity that operates in line with global processes and incorporates best practice financial controls
• Supporting internal & external Audit requirements. Ensure compliance with all requirements encompassing data integrity and evidence of process and accuracy.
• Be involved in local and global projects as required.
• Drive Continuous Improvement in the Controllership space and standardization of processes / activities in partnership with the GPO.

Requirements

• At least 5-10 years of experience in similar Finance Controllership roles with expertise in areas of financial accounting, reporting and statutory filing, treasury, asset accounting, inter-company transactions, etc. with a good understanding of controls / Internal Control Framework and Tax requirements.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and policies.
• Experience in finance processes and associated technology platforms.
• Degree in Accounting, Economics or related field and/or MBA .
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Ability to connect and effectively communicate and partner with various stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues, demonstrate problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, multicultural and global environment supporting multiple countries / entities globally.
• Previous experience of working with SAP/S4Hana, Lumira, Power BI, Agentic AI is an advantage.
• Attention to details, good analytical and presentation skillsets.
• Fluency in English is a requirement.

Skills

• Business Acumen
• Cyber Risks
• Data Analytics
• Digital Fluency
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Financial Controlling
• Financial Management Reporting
• Stakeholder Management

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

Inclusion at GSK:

As an employer committed to Inclusion, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process.

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