Sr Financial Analyst

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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