Principal - Tech Finance Analyst

Business Introduction 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. Job Purpose  Supports the financial management of the Network & Connectivity domain, working for the Tech Finance Manager and applying the standards set by central Technology Business Operations. The role prepares cost analysis and reporting, supports the budget and forecast, processes purchase orders and reconciles invoices and spend, and helps prepare business cases. It provides accurate, timely financial data and analysis that leadership and the Tech Finance Manager rely on to manage the network cost base. Key Responsibilities Cost Analysis and Reporting • Prepare network cost analysis and reporting, including carrier, circuit, bandwidth, hardware, software and managed service spend. • Produce variance analysis against budget and forecast, explaining movements and flagging risks and trends. • Maintain accurate, current financial data so reporting is repeatable and does not depend on individual effort. • undefined Budget and Forecast Support • Support the budget and forecast cycle, gathering inputs, updating models and tracking actuals to the enterprise finance timetable. • Help maintain connectivity unit cost and consumption views at the level the Tech Finance Manager and leadership need. • Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities.   Financial Operations • Create and track purchase orders and manage the purchase-order lifecycle for the domain. • Reconcile invoices and spend against purchase orders and contracts, resolving queries with suppliers and Procurement. • Process accruals, reclasses and cross charges under the Tech Finance Manager's direction.   Business Case and Investment Support • Prepare business cases and investment analysis, providing the cost and benefit inputs for review. • Support investment tracking and benefits reporting for network and connectivity initiatives.   Governance and Data Quality • Apply central Technology Business Operations standards, definitions and controls so data is consistent and comparable. • Maintain financial data quality and reporting accuracy, support audit and control evidence. • Escalate data gaps, discrepancies and emerging risks to the Tech Finance Manager. Professional Qualifications • BS or MS degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Technology Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience. • Professionally qualified accountant (or qualified by experience) with a recognised accounting or cost-management credential e.g., CA/CMA (desirable) Area of Specialisation • Financial, commercial or business analysis, covering cost analysis, reporting and variance analysis. • Budget and forecast support, purchase-order processing and supplier spend reconciliation. • Business-case preparation and investment analysis. Experience Required • Overall10 years and 6-8 years in finance supporting a technology platform, domain or infrastructure function • Relevant experience in financial, commercial or business analysis. • Capability in business case preparation, forecasting, variance analysis, purchas