Hub Planning and Forecasting Analyst

GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.
Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines.
Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.

You will provide financial planning and forecasting support to our hub and in-market teams in Pakistan. You will build strong partnerships across finance, commercial, and operations teams. You will create accurate forecasts, clear reports, and actionable insights. We value curiosity, collaboration, and a focus on delivering results that help us get ahead of disease together. This role offers growth, visible impact, and the chance to work with diverse teams to develop your skills.

Responsibilities

• This role will provide you the opportunity to lead key activities to progress your career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Prepare and deliver monthly and annual financial forecasts for the hub and markets. Ensure accuracy and timely submission.

• Analyze variances between actuals and forecasts and explain key drivers to stakeholders.

• Build and maintain financial models and tools to improve forecasting and scenario planning.

• Produce clear management reports and dashboards to support decision making.

• Collaborate with commercial, supply and operations teams to align plans and improve data quality.

• Identify risks and opportunities and recommend practical actions to improve financial performance.

Why You?
This role is on-site in Pakistan. Hybrid working may be considered based on business needs and local policies. We welcome candidates with varied backgrounds and encourage applications from underrepresented groups to support inclusion.

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.

• 2 to 4 years of experience in financial planning, forecasting or budgeting.

• Strong Excel skills and experience building financial models.

• Good analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Clear written and verbal communication in English. Local language skills are a plus.

• Ability to work with stakeholders and present findings confidently.

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Professional finance qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA, CFA, or similar).

• Experience with financial planning systems or advanced reporting tools.

• Prior experience working in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or fast-moving consumer goods.

• Knowledge of cost control and variance analysis best practices.

• Experience in cross-functional partnership across commercial and supply teams.

• A proactive mindset and ability to drive process improvements.

What we offer
You will join a purpose-driven organisation that brings science, technology and talent together. You will gain hands-on experience in planning and forecasting. You will work with supportive colleagues who want you to grow. We provide opportunities for learning, coaching and career progression.

How to apply
If this role sounds like a good fit, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and a short cover note that highlights your relevant experience and what motivates you to join. We look forward to hearing from you.

GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.
Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines.
Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.

You will provide financial planning and forecasting support to our hub and in-market teams in Pakistan. You will build strong partnerships across finance, commercial, and operations teams. You will create accurate forecasts, clear reports, and actionable insights. We value curiosity, collaboration, and a focus on delivering results that help us get ahead of disease together. This role offers growth, visible impact, and the chance to work with diverse teams to develop your skills.

Responsibilities

• This role will provide you the opportunity to lead key activities to progress your career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Prepare and deliver monthly and annual financial forecasts for the hub and markets. Ensure accuracy and timely submission.

• Analyze variances between actuals and forecasts and explain key drivers to stakeholders.

• Build and maintain financial models and tools to improve forecasting and scenario planning.

• Produce clear management reports and dashboards to support decision making.

• Collaborate with commercial, supply and operations teams to align plans and improve data quality.

• Identify risks and opportunities and recommend practical actions to improve financial performance.

Why You?
This role is on-site in Pakistan. Hybrid working may be considered based on business needs and local policies. We welcome candidates with varied backgrounds and encourage applications from underrepresented groups to support inclusion.

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.

• 2 to 4 years of experience in financial planning, forecasting or budgeting.

• Strong Excel skills and experience building financial models.

• Good analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Clear written and verbal communication in English. Local language skills are a plus.

• Ability to work with stakeholders and present findings confidently.

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Professional finance qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA, CFA, or similar).

• Experience with financial planning systems or advanced reporting tools.

• Prior experience working in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or fast-moving consumer goods.

• Knowledge of cost control and variance analysis best practices.

• Experience in cross-functional partnership across commercial and supply teams.

• A proactive mindset and ability to drive process improvements.

What we offer
You will join a purpose-driven organisation that brings science, technology and talent together. You will gain hands-on experience in planning and forecasting. You will work with supportive colleagues who want you to grow. We provide opportunities for learning, coaching and career progression.

How to apply
If this role sounds like a good fit, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and a short cover note that highlights your relevant experience and what motivates you to join. We look forward to hearing from you.

Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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