Senior FP&A Analyst, Basel

Overview

Senior FP&A Analyst CHI | Global Role. A global life sciences organisation is seeking a highly analytical Senior FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, and reporting activities across the CHI division. This role requires strong hands-on execution, advanced data analysis capabilities, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights. In this position, you will play a key role in delivering robust planning cycles, maintaining high-quality reporting standards, and continuously improving FP&A processes. You will collaborate closely with regional finance teams, coordinate planning inputs, and support business decision-making through data-driven insights. The role also includes supporting finance-related activities within a carve-out project environment. Responsibilities

Support financial planning, forecasting, and reporting activities across the CHI division. Lead or contribute to robust planning cycles and maintain high-quality reporting standards. Collaborate with regional finance teams, coordinate planning inputs, and validate data across inputs and timelines.Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights to support decision-making. Support finance-related activities within a carve-out project environment. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field 3–5 years’ experience in FP&A, finance, or analytical roles Background in Pharma, CDMO, FMCG, consulting (Big 4), or financial organisations within multinational environments Advanced Excel skills (complex modelling, Power Query, pivot tables, automation) Solid experience with Power BI for reporting, data modelling, and visualisationStrong capability in managing and transforming large datasets into actionable insights Experience supporting financial planning cycles (budgeting, forecasting, outlooks, month-end close) Ability to coordinate inputs across regional teams, including data validation and timeline management Strong communication skills with the ability to operate in complex, fast-paced environmentsStructured, detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Fluent professional English Preferred Qualifications

Experience building and maintaining financial planning models and templates Exposure to process improvement initiatives within FP&A or reporting environments Experience working in carve-out, transformation, or project-based finance environments Familiarity with digital tools and data flow optimisation within finance functions Ability to simplify complex financial information for business stakeholders Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiencyStrong organisational and time management skills Practicalities

Start Date: ASAP Location: Basel, Switzerland Scope: CHI division (global coordination with regional finance teams) Working Model: Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days home office)

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