Business Introduction
GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems. Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines. Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.
Position Summary
As the Finance Director for a portfolio of assets, you will be the CFO of multiple high-value investments worth hundreds of millions of pounds. Your role will involve collaborating closely with the Medicine Development Leader and Team to navigate the entire journey of new medicines, from early development to market launch. You will work alongside colleagues in Commercial, Manufacturing, and Portfolio Management, articulating the value of these investments and crafting a clear roadmap for bringing potential medicines to life as tangible, life-saving treatments.
In this pivotal role, you will lead the charge in securing crucial investments at Governance boards, ensuring that financial commitments and performance are monitored and communicated in real-time. You will deliver profound insights and analyses that will shape the development path of these medicines. Your expertise will be instrumental in accelerating the process, mitigating risks, and reducing costs, ultimately expediting the delivery of these life-changing medicines to patients in need.
In addition, if you find yourself working in a collaborative setting, your exceptional partnership skills will come into play as you navigate and harmonize different priorities. By finding win-win outcomes that benefit both GSK and its partners, you will foster a productive and mutually beneficial environment.
Work independently, leading Finance Partnering support to the Development programs under his/her responsibility, providing active financial leadership and challenge. Provide support as the first line point of contact for the area under his/her responsibility on all financial matters.
Lead the finance aspects of business cases relating to the programs within his/her area and provide financial input into business development transactions in his/her area. Drive action and decisions based on clear and crisp communication.
Partner with MDTs (Medicine Development Teams) and Portfolio to drive high quality decision making through Governance (e.g., DRB and PIB), validating assumptions and forecasts. Partner with Global Therapy Area Finance on commercial forecasts and scenarios, understanding sensitivities within options provided.
Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for his/her development programs focusing on robust but pragmatic forecasting which takes into account the unpredictability of R&D outcomes through scenario analysis and management of attrition. Ensure that business partners are clear on their financial commitments and have a ‘real time’ view of current status.
Accountable for the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting related to his/her development programs.
Accountable for the project valuation used to govern the investment, consolidating inputs from stakeholders (Decision Sciences, Portfolio Management, Commercial etc.), ensuring appropriate documentation of assumptions, for governance and intangible testing purposes, and upload of the valuation into the system (ENRICH).
Understand the sensitivities of the project valuations to upcoming inflection points, decisions or timing changes. Understand the Balance Sheet impact of asset valuations and any risk of impairments.
Support the VP R&D Finance RIIRU to appropriately prioritise budget and Development resources across the portfolio to maximise return on investment and to ensure delivery of R&D objectives.
Endorse the use of effort tracking and IRM within the Development programs to drive a comprehensive view of resource allocation. Be an active support for resource allocation, challenging assumptions, and forecasts.
Support delivery of Development results through the provision of analysis, insight and challenge related to performance.
Direct effective communication to VP R&D Finance RIIRU and SVP R&D Finance providing insight on program progression, governance proposals and risks/opportunities within Development programs.
Drive connections with other functions (incl. supply chain, Research Tech and Development) to optimise decision making, resource allocation and performance across R&D acting as a role model for enterprise thinking.
Indirect management of finance analysts supporting Development programs, actively supporting growth and development. Act as mentor/coach across R&D Finance.
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (or qualified by experience)
Experience as a Finance Partner in a business unit environment
Track record of driving sound business decision making in relation to complex problems based on robust, impartial financial analysis
Track record of setting and delivering financial plans
Strong skills in modelling, analysis, forecasting, strategic / scenario planning, and decision making. Some project management skills.
Understanding of financial systems and processes including SAP/CERPS
Finance Partnering experience in R&D
Ability to work in a complex and fast-moving environment with multiple priorities
Ability to connect with and influence business stakeholders at all levels in a technical environment and to establish a high level of credibility with senior internal and third-party stakeholders
Work Location:
This role is based in the United Kingdom (GSK HQ, London ) and offers a hybrid working model, combining on-site and remote work.
Closing Date for Applications: 16th March 2026
Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.
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What we offer you
You will join a team that values clear communication, practical thinking and purposeful collaboration. You will gain exposure to senior leaders and high-impact programmes. You will have meaningful opportunities to grow your technical skills and broaden your career in development finance.
How to apply
We are excited to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter explaining how your experience matches the role. Tell us what you have achieved and how you partner with non-finance colleagues to drive decisions. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people who value inclusion.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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