Senior FP&A Analyst

About Inizio Ignite:

We are Inizio Ignite, the global advisory partner for health and life sciences encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, STEM, and Vynamic. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health. Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – helping healthcare leaders shape strategy and drive meaningful change.

About the role:

We are looking for a qualified accountant reporting to the FP&A manager, in this broad and interesting role in a fast-paced environment. The company is part of a large international group, which bring both group HQ & internal reporting & analysis requirements. Reporting into the FP&A manager, with some exposure to the CFO, this role will provide the right candidate with a great springboard to build their experience & career.

Overall Responsibilities:

FP&A:

• Ad hoc analysis
• Assisting with quarterly forecasts and annual budget preparation
• Cash flow & balance sheet forecasting
• Revenue pipeline preparation and analysis
• Monthly reporting pack & detailed commercial KPI reports
• Opex analysis
• Business partnering with commercial & operations
• Project profitability tracking
• Operate & advance Power BI model & build financial models to evaluate company's vision and projects

Process Improvement Responsibilities:

• Challenge current ways of working to drive efficiencies
• Assist in new Certinia/Oracle system implementation
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting tools
• Proactively identify risks and challenges to the company
• Be part of a continuous improvement culture across finance

Skills:

• Qualified accountant (ACA from Top 10 audit firm) with 2+ years PQE in an FP&A role
• Strong excel & data analysis – complex formulae & pivot tables etc.
• Power BI (or similar data analysis tool)
• Previous data analysis experience – Audit/in-house
• Attention to detail
• Quick learner
• Strong self-organisation needed to meet tight deadline requirements
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to step back, think, understand and prioritise

Desirable (not essential):

• Experience in a professional services company
• Oracle EPM / Certinia system experience

Ideal profile:

• You are proactive, dedicated and enthusiastic, with a ‘can do’ attitude and approach
• You demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as strengths in organisation and prioritisation
• Confident to step up and challenge at senior level
• You are a collaborative team player who works well with colleagues
• You communicate ideas and issues in an effective, straightforward fashion
• You are highly motivated and want to seize opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

Benefits package:

• Annual bonus plan
• Company pension contributions of 5% available from your first day (salary sacrifice)
• 25 days paid annual holiday, plus public holidays
• Additional birthday day off
• Private health insurance
• Life Assurance plan
• Group Income Protection
• Annual salary reviews
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

About Inizio Advisory:

Research Partnership is part of Inizio Advisory, a trusted advisor for health and life science companies that turns science into strategy, supporting execution at every stage of the product and patient journey from early commercialization to launch and beyond. Offering market research and insights; strategy; people and transformation consulting; and commercial benchmarking delivered through sector specific connected solutions and intelligence, Inizio Advisory helps create long-term value for clients and their patients.

Further information:

This is a full-time role, working in a hybrid pattern (2 days per week in the office) at our fantastic HQ location in Holborn London.

#LI-JF1