P&F Lead

We are seeking a Planning & Forecasting Lead who thrives in a finance role focused on building strong business partnerships and delivering valuable insights. This role involves leading the full monthly and annual planning and forecasting cycle for multiple markets or a strategically important market within the Planning & Forecasting Hub. You will play a critical role in producing high-quality, globally aligned forecasts, plans, and analyses that support management decision-making, shareholder communication, and the achievement of business ambitions. Your ability to identify opportunities and risks proactively will be essential to driving business success.

Key Responsibilities

- Own the planning and forecasting (P&F) commitments across assigned markets, ensuring forecast reliability to support market guidance and effective resource allocation.
- Manage reporting activities, including P&L and Flash Sales performance commentaries, as well as Price-Volume analysis, providing clear explanations of variances against Plan, prior year, and forecasts.
- Lead the market forecast updates, incorporating new product launches, consolidating risks and opportunities, and presenting findings at management reviews.
- Drive the annual planning process by setting the plan calendar, securing submissions, and obtaining necessary approvals.
- Prioritize and address ad hoc business analysis requests, escalating trade-offs when capacity is limited.
- Partner closely with senior in-market and hub stakeholders to develop realistic yet ambitious outlooks, clearly articulating potential variances and providing insightful intelligence on performance drivers. Challenge the business to deliver stretching but achievable forecasts.
- Foster accountability across markets by ensuring commitments are clear and delivered on time. Build strong internal networks by navigating the cross-functional matrix and collaborating effectively with stakeholders.
- Coach and develop Planning & Forecasting analysts, enhancing modeling and analytical capabilities across the team regardless of direct reporting lines.
- Simplify processes and promote globally aligned ways of working, reducing non-standard tasks and improving agility and efficiency through digital fluency and AI adoption.
- Build trustworthy relationships and exemplify a ONE Finance mindset.

Required Qualifications

- Proven experience managing a full planning and forecasting cycle across multiple markets or a strategically important market.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, concise commentary for senior stakeholders.
- Experience in coaching or developing team members.
- Familiarity with digital tools, AI, automation, and financial systems and processes.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- University degree in Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Ability to influence and connect with senior business stakeholders effectively.
- Professional accountancy qualification or equivalent experience is advantageous.

Skills

Business Forecasting, Business Reporting Tools, Critical Thinking, Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Digital Fluency, Financial Controlling, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Influencing Without Authority, Stakeholder Management.

Why GSK?

GSK is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Our purpose is to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade through innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on key therapeutic areas including respiratory, immunology and inflammation, oncology, HIV, and infectious diseases to make a meaningful difference at scale.

Our culture encourages ambition for patients, accountability for impact, and integrity in all we do. We are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most, delivering value for patients, shareholders, and employees alike.

Candidates are encouraged to apply online through the designated application process. Please note that GSK does not accept unsolicited referrals from employment agencies without prior written authorization.