Strategic Forecasting & Planning Analyst

GlaxoSmithKline

Karachi Division

On-site

PKR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis professional in Karachi to support forecasting, budgeting and reporting. The role involves partnering with in-market finance, commercial and operations teams to create accurate forecasts and clear management information.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in FP&A, strong Excel skills, and a proactive mindset for process improvements.

Qualifications

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
2 to 4 years of experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting or related finance role.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience building financial models.
Good analytical skills with attention to detail and clear problem solving.
Understanding of financial systems and processes.
A proactive mindset with experience driving process improvements and automation.

Responsibilities

Support the preparation of annual and monthly financial forecasts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Analyze variances between actual results and forecasts and explain the key drivers to stakeholders.
Build and maintain financial models and tools to support scenario planning and improve accuracy.
Produce clear management reports and dashboards to support local decision making.
Partner with commercial, supply and operations teams to align plans and improve data quality.
Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend practical actions to improve performance.