Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The opportunity We are seeking an experienced Pharma Forecasting Specialist to join our team. The role involves working as a key stakeholder within a cross‑functional team to deliver forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels based on business needs. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of pharmaceutical forecasting experience, strong therapeutic area (TA) expertise, and the ability to develop forecasting assumptions, create concept notes, and prepare impactful presentations. Basic proficiency in Python is required to support forecasting and analytical activities. Your Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain short‑term and long‑term brand forecasts to support strategic and operational planning. Conduct brand, franchise, regional, and country‑level forecasting, providing actionable business insights and recommendations. Apply quantitative and analytical techniques to solve forecasting challenges and perform sensitivity analyses to assess risks and opportunities. Build, validate, and enhance forecasting models, recommending appropriate assumptions and methodologies. Analyze historical performance, market dynamics, and business drivers to improve forecast accuracy. Prepare concept notes, reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate insights and recommendations effectively. Present findings to internal stakeholders and senior leadership to support decision‑making. Leverage Python and analytics tools to automate and optimize forecasting processes. Drive continuous improvement by adopting best practices, innovative methodologies, and emerging forecasting technologies Overall delivery Perform forecasts across brands, franchises, regions, and countries to drive business decisions. Analyze trends and market drivers to improve forecast accuracy. Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate insights. Present recommendations to stakeholders and leadership. Practice development Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of EY’s Pharma Customer practice. Develop thought leadership assets, including POVs, POCs, proposals, and go‑to‑market materials to support business development. Identify opportunities to expand EY’s capabilities and deliver innovative solutions for pharmaceutical clients. Stay current with pharmaceutical industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies. Identify and support new business opportunities within the life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors Stakeholder management Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders, including Marketing, Finance, Market Access, MMD, HHI, and RCL teams, to gather requirements and deliver forecasting solutions. Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner. Translate business requirements into scalable, actionable, and sustainable solutions. Drive stakeholder alignment to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction Team and People development Lead, coach, and mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Recruit, develop, and retain high‑performing talent with expertise in pharmaceutical forecasting and analytics. Create and execute development plans to support career growth and capability building. Strengthen team expertise in therapeutic areas, pharmaceutical sciences, strategic thinking, project management, and leadership. Foster an inclusive, agile, and high‑performance team environment. Evaluate and manage team performance, providing regular feedback and development opportunities Skills And Attributes For Success Proven ability to construct and direct technology projects in line with organizational goals. Expertise in project and program delivery methodologies, with the ability to mentor others. Strong analytical skills to develop creative solutions for complex problems. Leadership skills to manage professional staff and supervise teams effectively. Strategic thinking to drive sales, business growth, and client satisfaction. Basic proficiency in Python to support forecasting and analytical activities Experience 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical forecasting, commercial analytics, and business analysis within the life sciences industry. Extensive experience in developing, maintaining, and enhancing forecasting models to support strategic and operational decision‑making across global markets. Strong expertise in Long‑Range Forecasting (LRF), forecasting methodologies, scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis. Proven experience in business analysis, including requirements gathering, data management, process optimization, change management, and executive‑level presentations. Deep therapeutic area expertise in Oncology, Vaccines, Immunology, Rare Diseases, or other pharmaceutical disciplines. Demonstrated track record of delivering robust forecasts and actionable business insights at global, regional, and country levels. Extensive experience collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders, including Commercial, Finance, Market Access, Medical Affairs, HEOR, and Strategic Planning teams. Proficiency in forecasting and analytics platforms such as SQL, Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, and other data processing tools. Strong working knowledge of Python for analytics, forecasting, process automation, and advanced modeling applications. Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and advanced statistical techniques applied to forecasting and commercial decision‑making Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with the ability to translate complex data into strategic business recommendations. Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior leadership and client executives. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead complex projects, and deliver high‑quality outcomes in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Demonstrated success working with global and cross‑functional teams across geographies and organizational levels. Strong leadership presence, business acumen, and ownership mindset, with a focus on driving client value and delivery excellence. Passion for continuous learning, innovation, and the adoption of emerging technologies and best practices in pharmaceutical forecasting and analytics. Experience leading and mentoring high‑performing teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, capability development, and continuous improvement. Track record of contributing to business development, proposal support, thought leadership, and practice‑building initiatives Skillsets Data Tools: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint Visualization Tools: Power BI Data Manipulation & Analysis: SQL Programming Languages: Python Data Sources: MIDAS Data, Internal Sales Data Team Management & handling Stakeholder Management To qualify for the role, you must have Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related quantitative discipline, along with relevant professional experience. Strong therapeutic area expertise across Oncology, Vaccines, Immunology, Rare Diseases, or other pharmaceutical domains. Proficiency in forecasting and analytics tools such as SQL, Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, and other data processing platforms. Ideally, you’ll also have Passion for continuous learning, innovation, and the adoption of emerging technologies and best practices in pharmaceutical forecasting and analytics. Experience leading and mentoring high‑performing teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, capability development, and continuous improvement. Track record of contributing to business development, proposal support, thought leadership, and practice‑building initiatives What We Look For The ideal candidate should bring 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical forecasting, along with strong therapeutic area (TA) expertise. The role requires the ability to develop forecasting assumptions, prepare concept notes, and create impactful presentations. Basic Python proficiency is also required to support forecasting and analytical activities. What We Offer You At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $125,500 to $230,200. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $150,700 to $261,600. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being. EY focuses on high‑ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. 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