Commercial FP&A Lead

Datapharm
Leatherhead
1 week ago
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Who we are looking for:


As Commercial FP&A Lead you will turn data into direction for the business. You will focus on the forward‑looking view of Datapharm’s performance, unifying inputs from Commercial, Product, Technology and Finance to create rolling forecasts, decision‑ready dashboards and investment cases that shape where we place our capital and our talent. You will guide New Product Development with rigorous TAM/SAM/SOM analysis and IRR/NPV modelling, but you will also bring the same discipline to pricing strategy, M&A screening and company‑wide risk scenarios - ensuring that each initiative meets both our return targets and our B Corp impact goals. By translating complex numbers into clear stories, you will raise financial fluency across the organisation, embed ESG metrics into everyday decision‑making and give leadership the confidence to act quickly in a fast‑moving market.


How you'll have an impact:


On Datapharm:

Your rigorous investment cases and scenario planning will guide capital allocation, enhance outcomes and maximise shareholder value.

 

On the wider team: 

By providing a clear financial lens within cross‑functional teams, you will accelerate decision‑making and foster a culture of data‑driven collaboration.

 

On the customer

Smarter product‑investment decisions will translate into better solutions and long‑term customer value and loyalty.



What you'll need to succeed:

  • Significant FP&A or commercial‑finance experience.
  • Demonstrated record building IRR/NPV/ROI business cases.
  • Advanced Power BI and Excel modelling skills.
  • Significant FP&A or commercial‑finance experience.
  • Experience translating market research into credible TAM/SAM/SOM assumptions.
  • Strong data‑visualisation capability; ability to tell a story with numbers.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence non‑finance teams.
  • Commercially curious and results‑oriented mindset
  • A collaborative and coaching mindset.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Interested?...This is what's in it for you:

  • Life insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Discounts on gym membership and retailers
  • 25 days holiday per annum



Don’t meet every single requirement? At Datapharm we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and have been since 1977. We have been the trusted source of clear and accurate medicines information in the UK, with over 80 million visits each year. We help patients, carers, healthcare professionals, and the pharmaceutical industry make informed decisions using reliable, up-to-date information through modern digital platforms.


Our mission is to make healthcare information simple, effective, and accessible to everyone. So if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this role or another within the company.



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