Project Financial Analyst II

Overview

This role serves as a Project Financial Analyst supporting Business Unit Controllers and Associate Directors of Finance. The analyst is responsible for preparing, reconciling, analyzing, and reporting 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

• Record monthly revenue for units, Fee for Service, and Fixed Price contracts.
• Load project budgets into Oracle/Revenue Wizard and maintain project data and key member lists.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis comparing actuals to budget/forecast and distribute reports.
• Draft monthly financial forecasts including backlog.
• Meet deadlines for revenue and backlog submissions.
• Prepare timely project close-out reconciliations.
• Review executed Work Orders and Change Orders for anomalies.
• Collaborate closely with Business Unit Controllers to capture, assess, and consolidate financial results.
• Draft key reports such as annual cost and expense budgets, cost rates, forecasting, monthly utilization, headcount, revenue backlog analysis, and gross profit.
• Update predefined financial reports.
• Attend project meetings including kick-offs and monthly project reviews to capture data and ensure forecast accuracy.
• Monitor overall health of assigned projects including revenues, gross profit, receivables, unbilled amounts, and project close-outs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 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; 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 files.
• 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 equipment.
• Ability to read and assess written materials for extended periods.
• Frequent communication via phone, email, and in-person.

Work Environment

• Professional office setting 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: $56,400.00 - $95,900.00 annually.
• Compensation varies based on qualifications, skills, and proficiency.
• 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 or bonuses based on performance.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick leave, subject to local regulations.

Location

• United States only.

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.
• 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.