P&F Lead

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. Position Summary You will lead planning, forecasting and analysis for India markets and regional stakeholders. You will work closely with commercial teams, in-market finance, and shared services to deliver accurate forecasts and clear insight. You will challenge assumptions, build financial models, and give concise recommendations that support business decisions. We value collaborative problem solving, practical delivery, and continuous improvement. This role offers strong growth, visible impact, and a chance to advance GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: - Lead end-to-end planning, budgeting and monthly forecasting cycles for India commercial and operational spend. - Consolidate forecast inputs, validate data accuracy, and deliver clear variance commentary with actionable insights. - Partner with commercial and project owners to translate plans into robust financial forecasts and scenario analysis. - Maintain and improve planning models and master data in planning systems to ensure auditability and efficiency. - Drive automation and process improvements using analytics and reporting tools to reduce manual effort and speed decision making. - Prepare executive-level reports and present clear, concise recommendations to finance leaders and business partners. Why You? Work arrangement: This role is hybrid. You will be expected to work from the office regularly as agreed with your manager and have flexibility to work remotely on other days. Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: - Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related field. - Minimum 3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, forecasting, or controlling. - Practical experience with budgeting, forecasting and month-end processes. - Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP or planning systems such as SAP or similar. - Clear written and verbal communication skills in English for multinational stakeholders. - Experience working in a matrix organisation and managing competing priorities. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: - Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI, or similar planning and reporting tools. - Background in commercial, market finance, or project-based finance within healthcare or related industries. - Experience delivering automation, data integration or process improvement projects. - Familiarity with accounting controls and month-end close processes. - Experience presenting to senior leaders and influencing decisions with concise recommendations. - Progress towards or completion of a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent). How to Apply If this role matches your skills and ambitions, we encourage you