Business Planning & Analysis (BPA) Manager
(18 month contract)
About the Company:
Our client is a Swiss pharmaceutical based corporation that provides solutions to address the evolving needs of patients worldwide. Their main discoveries are development, manufacture and marketing of prescription and generic pharmaceutical products and eye care products.
Key Responsibilities:
The Business Planning & Analysis (BPA) Manager/ Senior Manager will serve as a strategic finance partner within the country organization, delivering high-impact analysis, forecasting, and reporting. The role supports senior management with actionable insights and contributes to long-term planning and resource allocation.
- Deliver accurate and relevant business analysis to support reviews, planning cycles, and ad-hoc requests.
- Monitor business performance and provide early warnings to enable timely resource reallocation.
- Lead budgeting and financial planning activities, including periodic revisions and scenario modeling.
- Coordinate month-end and year-end closing and reporting processes.
- Support decision-making with data-driven insights and recommendations for stakeholders across functions.
- Enhance business case proposals and profitability tracking through robust financial analysis.
- Evaluate risks and opportunities and propose mitigation strategies.
- Continuously improve and streamline management reporting processes.
- Collaborate with global and regional teams to align financial strategies and reporting standards.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning Analysis (FP&A) or Business Planning & Analysis (BPA) roles within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector.
- Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
- Proven ability to communicate complex financial information to senior stakeholders.
- Experience working in cross-functional and multicultural team environments.
- Solid understanding of financial compliance and internal controls.
Reg No: R22104540
EA License no: 94C3609
