Project Financial Analyst I

Overview

This role serves as a Project Financial Analyst supporting Business Unit Controllers and Associate Directors of Finance. The analyst prepares, reconciles, analyzes, and reports on business unit revenue, contracts, projects, and related financial metrics. The position involves producing financial and operational analyses, interpreting data, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support Business Unit Controller in recording monthly revenue for units, Fee for Service, and Fixed Price contracts.
• Load project budgets into Oracle/RevenueWizard and maintain key member lists and project data in Oracle and associated systems.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses comparing actuals to budget/forecast and draft monthly reports for distribution.
• Draft monthly financial forecasting of results (backlog).
• Meet established deadlines for revenue and backlog submissions.
• Prepare timely project closeout reconciliations.
• Review executed Work Orders and Change Orders for anomalies such as bonuses.
• Collaborate closely with Business Unit Controller to capture, assess, and consolidate financial results.
• Draft key reports including annual cost and expense budgets, cost rates, cost and expense forecasting, monthly utilization, headcount, revenue backlog analysis, and gross profit for assigned areas.
• Update predefined reports as needed.
• Attend project meetings to support assigned areas, including project kick-off meetings to capture data for new projects and monthly project review meetings to ensure understanding of project status and forecast accuracy.
• Monitor overall health of assigned projects, including revenues, gross profit, receivables, unbilled amounts, and project closeouts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent education and experience.
• 0-2 years of related experience.
• Pharmaceutical or CRO experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with accounting software packages; Oracle Finance experience preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent financial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive data.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally move within the office to access equipment and filing cabinets.
• Ability to maintain a stationary position for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move office items weighing 10-35 pounds.
• Frequent use of computer and office productivity equipment.
• Ability to read and assess written materials for extended periods.
• Frequent communication with colleagues via phone, email, and in person.

Work Environment

• Professional office environment with low noise levels.
• Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• Primarily sedentary role.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $47,000.00 - $79,900.00 (base salary varies based on qualifications and experience).
• Benefits may include company car or car allowance, medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company 401(k) match.
• Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Potential to earn commissions/bonuses based on company and individual performance.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time, subject to applicable regulations.

Additional Information

• Tasks and responsibilities are not exhaustive and may be adjusted at the employer's discretion.
• Equivalent experience, skills, and education may be considered in lieu of stated qualifications.
• This description does not constitute an employment contract.
• The employer complies with applicable laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act and provides reasonable accommodations as appropriate.