Planning and Forecasting Trainee

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Job Purpose You will join our Planning and Forecasting team in Pakistan. You will help prepare demand and financial forecasts, produce clear reports, and work closely with finance, commercial and supply partners. You will learn quickly, influence decisions, and help improve forecasting processes using technology and practical problem solving. We value curiosity, collaboration and a data-minded approach. This role offers strong learning, visible impact, and a chance to grow your career while supporting GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Responsibilities Support monthly, quarterly and annual planning and forecasting cycles, including data collection, validation and consolidation. Maintain and update demand and financial models to produce accurate forecasts and scenario analysis. Analyze variances between actuals, budgets and forecasts and provide clear, actionable explanations. Prepare management reports and dashboards to support decision making across finance, commercial and supply teams. Work with stakeholders to resolve data gaps and improve forecast accuracy and data quality. Contribute to process improvements, automation and the adoption of digital tools to increase efficiency. Education, Experience and Skills Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Supply Chain, Statistics or a related field. Progress toward or completion of a professional finance qualification such as ACCA, CIMA etc. 0–1 years of experience in financial planning, demand planning, forecasting, supply chain or related analytical roles. Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and basic financial modelling. Clear written and spoken English for effective collaboration across teams. Numerate and detail-oriented with a practical, problem-solving mindset. Comfortable learning new systems, tools and automation techniques. Familiarity with driver-based forecasting, variance analysis and budgeting cycles. Experience using automation, scripting or AI-enabled tools to improve reporting and analysis. Exposure to matrix or multi-stakeholder working environments. Strong communication skills and experience preparing materials for business partners. Skills Business Reporting Tools, Critical Thinking, Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Digital Fluency, Financial Controlling, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Influencing Without Authority, Stakeholder Management 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. Contact information: You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button. Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.