FP&A Analyst - International Pharmaceutical Industry

FP&A Analyst

International Pharmaceutical Industry

Location : Santarém, Portugal

Job Type : Full-time

Working Model : On-Site – 5 days per week in the office

Company Description :

Our client is a fast-growing international pharmaceutical company based in Santarém. Founded over five years ago, it operates as a Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) for global pharmaceutical clients while also manufacturing and commercializing its own branded products. The company operates in a new and emerging field within pharmaceuticals, and over the past 5 years, has slowly grown to being a leader within that niche. With over 60 employees and ambitious growth plans, the company is expanding its finance capabilities to support its next phase of development.

Role Description :

The business is hiring a full-time FP&A Analyst to play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will provide actionable insights to guide decision-making, support strategic initiatives, and ensure payroll is delivered accurately and on time. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to grow their career in a high-impact finance function.

Responsibilities :

• Lead annual budgeting process and conduct monthly variance analysis against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and actionable insights
• Prepare and maintain quarterly rolling forecasts, updating financial models to assess business performance and conduct scenario planning
• Produce monthly and quarterly management reports, including KPIs, financial dashboards, and business unit scorecards
• Support decision making by providing financial analysis for strategic initiatives, product launches, and cost-savings opportunities
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees in coordination with HR

Preferred Qualifications and Skills :

In return, our client is offering :

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please apply here, or email me at eric.spelten@luminorecruit.com and we can book a call.

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