Sr Financial Analyst

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Finance Analyst to join the FP&A team on a 6-month fixed term contract. The Senior Finance Analyst will play a pivotal role in a high‑impact transformation project within the FP&A team, focused on updating and optimising the organisation’s Hyperion environment to reflect structural, process, and data changes resulting from the implementation of a new ERP system. This is a hands‑on, analytical, and systems‑focused role suited to someone who thrives in fast‑moving project environments and can bridge finance, technology, and operations

• Cross‑functional collaboration: partner with Finance, IT, and external consultants to ensure smooth integration and testing

• Testing & validation: develop and execute UAT plans, validate data flows, and troubleshoot issues in the Hyperion planning system

• Reporting enhancements: update management reporting packs, dashboards, and automated outputs to reflect the new system landscape

• FP&A process optimisation: ensure budgeting, forecasting, and reporting workflows remain efficient and accurate during and after the transition.

• Documentation & knowledge transfer: Produce clear documentation and support training for FP&A and wider finance users

• This individual will also support monthly reporting, the quarterly business review and the annual budget, support the forecast process and provide analytical support for Senior Finance Management & at all levels up to the Executive team. 

• Working closely with Accounting on the month end and quarter end close processes, including accruals, reconciliations, etc.

• Completing ad hoc analysis and decision support related to the overall organization 

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

• A minimum of five years of experience post qualification with strong systems accounting and financial planning and analysis experience 

• Strong planning and analytical skills, including superior financial modelling, Excel, and financial database systems skills / knowledge (Hyperion Planning, or similar).

• Ability to manage timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables in a structured way

• Ability to translate technical system changes into clear business impacts

• Strong interpersonal and team building skills; ability to work with a diverse team and influence/drive change across functional and business boundaries.

• Working knowledge of the pharmaceuticals industry is an advantage