Finance Planning Analytics Lead
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Workforce Planning and Planning Analytics Specialist who is analytical, proactive and collaborative to join us in our Corporate Development and Finance team, based in our Brussels office in Belgium.
About the role
You will support global workforce planning, financial planning and forecasting processes. You will contribute to continuous improvement of systems, data quality and reporting while providing insights that help senior leaders make informed decisions. This role combines regular analysis and reporting with project-based work focused on enhancing tools, processes and planning capabilities.
Who you’ll work with
You will be working in a team that collaborates closely with global finance, talent, information technology and business partners.
You will also interact regularly with senior stakeholders to provide insights, answer planning questions and support the planning cycle.
You will report both to the planning lead and the transformation lead, depending on the project scope.
What you’ll do
• Support planning cycles by maintaining and improving global processes for long‑range forecasts, budgets and monthly performance activities.
• Provide workforce planning analysis, integrating data from finance and talent teams to deliver clear insights to leadership.
• Lead or support reporting and presentations for senior management, including workforce planning and salary and benefits.
• Ensure data quality, alignment and integrity across models, versions, systems and reporting tools.
• Act as a point of contact for planning questions, supporting global and local teams throughout the planning cycle.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focusing on system enhancements, process simplification and user training.
Interested?
For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, business, economics or a related field.
• Experience in financial planning, workforce planning or reporting in an international environment.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to simplify complex information and propose solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable working with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with planning systems, data integrity checks and improvement projects is an advantage.
Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [email protected]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
