Financial Planning & Analysis Lead

Job title: Financial Planning & Analysis Lead

About the Role BioNTech is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Lead for BNT China to drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for pharmaceutical operations. You will partner with local and global finance teams to deliver actionable insights, ensure regulatory compliance, and enable data-driven decision making.

What You'll Do

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for BNT China with a focus on pharmaceutical operations.
• Analyze financial results, variances, and business drivers; provide actionable insights and recommendations to management.
• Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards, and business reviews.
• Support strategic initiatives, scenario modeling, and investment analysis.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations and internal controls.
• Plan and forecast local R&D activities (e.g., GDO function, local CRO activities of BNT programs, etc.).
• Prepare monthly actual reporting and ad-hoc analysis with the business; track actual costs and monitor budgets for local spend, especially R&D and clinical operations.
• Act as the local finance business partner to the country head, providing financial guidance and support for decision-making. Work closely with the Global Planning & Reporting team on budgeting, forecasting, quarterly reporting, etc., and with the Global Finance Partner R&D team on financial steering of R&D.
• SAP & process optimization: lead or support SAP implementation, upgrades, and process optimization projects within the finance function. Ensure accurate data integration, reporting, and compliance in SAP, especially for pharmaceutical R&D and clinical operations. Drive automation and digitalization initiatives to enhance efficiency and transparency in financial planning and reporting.
• Business partnering: Collaborate with GDO, operations, and functional teams to drive cross-functional alignment on financial targets, KPIs, and resource allocation. Support business case development and post-investment reviews. Provide financial training and guidance to non-finance stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in FP&A, business planning, or controlling roles; pharmaceutical or life sciences industry experience is a must.
• Proven experience with SAP (preferably SAP FICO or SAP S/4HANA), including system implementation or process optimization.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills; proficiency in English and Mandarin.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with pharmaceutical R&D finance is highly desirable.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Experience working with global teams and supporting R&D or clinical operations is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with global teams and supporting R&D or clinical operations is a plus.