Hub Planning and Forecasting Analyst

GlaxoSmithKline; Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town; On-site; PKR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Pakistan is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to support teams with financial forecasting and analysis. Candidates should have a degree in finance or a related field, and 2 to 4 years of relevant experience. Strong Excel skills and analytical abilities are essential. The role involves preparing forecasts, reporting, and collaborating across various teams to enhance financial performance. This is an on-site position with potential hybrid working options.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Hands-on experience in planning and forecasting

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in financial planning, forecasting, or budgeting.
• Ability to work with stakeholders and present findings confidently.
• Attention to detail and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial planning and forecasting support to teams in Pakistan.
• Prepare and deliver financial forecasts for the hub and markets.
• Analyze variances between actuals and forecasts, explaining key drivers.

Skills

Financial planning and forecasting

Strong Excel skills

Good analytical skills

Clear communication in English

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field

Tools

Financial planning systems or advanced reporting tools

Job description

Company Overview

GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centered on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems. Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines. Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial planning and forecasting support to our hub and in-market teams in Pakistan.
• Create accurate forecasts, clear reports, and actionable insights.
• Build strong partnerships across finance, commercial, and operations teams.
• Prepare and deliver monthly and annual financial forecasts for the hub and markets.
• Analyze variances between actuals and forecasts and explain key drivers to stakeholders.
• Build and maintain financial models and tools to improve forecasting and scenario planning.
• Produce clear management reports and dashboards to support decision making.
• Collaborate with commercial, supply, and operations teams to align plans and improve data quality.
• Identify risks and opportunities and recommend practical actions to improve financial performance.

Why You?

This role is on-site in Pakistan. Hybrid working may be considered based on business needs and local policies. We welcome candidates with varied backgrounds and encourage applications from underrepresented groups to support inclusion.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in financial planning, forecasting or budgeting.
• Strong Excel skills and experience building financial models.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English; local language skills are a plus.
• Ability to work with stakeholders and present findings confidently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional finance qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA, CFA, or similar).
• Experience with financial planning systems or advanced reporting tools.
• Prior experience working in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or fast-moving consumer goods.
• Knowledge of cost control and variance analysis best practices.
• Experience in cross‑functional partnership across commercial and supply teams.
• A proactive mindset and ability to drive process improvements.

What we offer

We provide hands‑on experience in planning and forecasting, learning, coaching and career progression opportunities.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover note highlighting your relevant experience and motivation to join.

Why GSK?

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