R&D Analyst, FP&A

CSL

. Consolidate budgets and forecasts across the R&D organisation .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeMaidenhead • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting within R&D environments. Proficient in data visualization and analytical skills to communicate financial insights effectively to stakeholders.

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Financial Planning And Analysis (FP&A)Budgeting And ForecastingData Visualization ToolsAnalytical SkillsR&D Finance Experience

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Hard Skills

Budget ConsolidationForecast AnalysisVariance AnalysisCost Centre HierarchiesGeneral Ledger (GL) AccountsFinancial ReportingAd Hoc AnalysisMaster Data AdministrationPerformance ReportingStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Financial Planning SystemReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Pharma FinanceBiotech FinanceMultinational OrganizationMatrixed Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Consolidate budgets and forecasts across the R&D organisation
Support planning presentations and resolve issues as they arise
Analyse R&D expenses by function, account, FTE and major expenditure during budget and forecast cycles
Work with Business Partners to explain spend and variance drivers
Act as global owner of the R&D financial planning system, including cost centre hierarchies, active GL accounts, user security, system issues and user support
Report actual performance against budget and forecast
Support reporting throughout each planning cycle
Identify improved reports, retire obsolete reports and contribute to Seqirus FP&A improvement initiatives
Handle ad hoc analyses and data requests
Provide back-up to the Business Partner team on planning requirements
Consolidate month-end results, forecasts, budgets and strategic plan submissions to Group Finance and internal customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related discipline
Some experience in FP&A, budgeting and forecasting is desirable, ideally in a multinational or matrixed organisation
Some experience administering a financial planning system, including hierarchies, master data and user access
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to explain variance drivers clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Proficiency in reporting and data visualisation tools
Exposure to R&D or pharma/biotech finance is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

CSL benefits and well-being support
Inclusion and belonging initiatives
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities