Financial Planning & Analysis; FP&A Senior Specialist

Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Senior Specialist within Human Health Finance, based in Madrid, Spain. Reporting to the FP&A Director – Spain, this role will partner closely with business units to deliver high-quality financial planning, analysis, and reporting that support strategic decision-making and business performance.

This position is ideal for a results‑oriented finance professional with strong analytical capabilities, proven business partnering skills, and a passion for process improvement. You will join a committed, high‑performance finance team, bringing energy, rigor, and insight to budgeting, forecasting, pricing/tenders, and monthly performance analysis.

• Provide insightful FP&A support to assigned business units, including variance and trend analysis to inform decisions.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles and perform monthly actuals analysis with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support and review pricing proposals, tender initiatives, business development projects, and ad hoc senior management reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness across financial close deliverables in partnership with Regional and BSC finance teams.
• Manage headcount tracking and deviation analysis in coordination with HR; drive expense management and ROI evaluations.
• Maintain effective internal controls and compliance with company policies; contribute to process improvements and strategic initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, analytics, or a related field.
• Approximately 3+ years’ experience in finance or business roles with strong finance interaction.
• Advanced PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), strong data management, knowledge of AI & analytics tools is a must.
• Strong FP&A planning, analytical and reporting skills, with proven financial acumen and business partnering capability.
• Fluency in English and in Spanish.
• Ability to deliver high-quality results across multiple projects under tight deadlines; strong prioritization and sense of urgency.
• Leadership by influence; excellent communication, stakeholder rapport‑building, and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.
• Process improvement orientation; innovation mindset and change‑agent capability; strong organization skills.

As a company, we are committed to ‘Inventing for Life’ in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.

The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

So, if you are ready to bring your energy, analytical excellence, and partnership mindset to drive impactful financial decisions and continuous improvement, please apply today.

• Adaptability
• Adaptability
• Budgeting
• Business Administration
• Business Financial Planning
• Business Integrity
• Business Partnerships
• Business Systems
• Cash Management
• Communication
• Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
• Cost Management
• Data Visualization
• Decision Making
• Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Evaluations
• Financial Modeling
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Headcount Management
• Investments Analysis
• Management Controls
• Policy Development
• Preparation of Financial Reports
• Quantitative Abilities
• +5 more

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