Senior Financial Analyst (Clinical Solutions)

Overview

The organization is expanding its Clinical Solutions Finance capabilities across the Americas and is hiring a Senior Finance Analyst to support operational project teams and manage general ledger and month-end close activities.

This role is a hybrid position combining:

• Project budget analysis for the financial activities of clinical trial projects
• Accounting support for general ledger functions and the month-end close cycle

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in all financial areas associated with running a clinical trial
• Assist in preparation of the monthly invoicing worksheet, which serves as the source document for client invoicing and revenue recognition
• Perform variance analysis comparing forecasted revenue to actual revenue to identify gaps, changes in scope, and related issues
• Review work orders and change order budgets in comparison with actual activities to help identify out-of-scope activities
• Perform monthly Earned Value Analyses (EVA’s) in conjunction with Project Directors/Project Managers
• Participate in monthly project review meetings as needed
• Support the Executive Director of Operational Finance with preparation of contract documents, including statements of work and change orders
• Partner with the Company Accountant to support financial reporting and general ledger functions
• Support accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close
• Ensure timely reporting of monthly financial information
• Collaborate with others in Finance to support overall department goals and objectives
• Respond to inquiries from the CFO and Executive Director of Operational Finance regarding financial results, special reporting requests, and ad hoc project analyses
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance workflow and internal controls

Requirements

Minimum Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related business field

Other Required

• Minimum of 5 years of general ledger and financial reporting experience, including working knowledge of:
  • All areas of the accounting cycle
  • Project budgets
  • Financial project management support
  • Earned Value Analysis (EVA) analysis
  • Contract review
• Ability to undertake occasional domestic and international travel, including overnight stays

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for North America or equivalent local qualification
• CRO industry experience
• Quick Books

Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of the life cycle of a project, including how financials and contract status impact each stage of the clinical trial
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations
• Strong Excel/PC skills and ability to thrive in a multi-tasking environment
• Flexibility and willingness to work on multiple assignments with varying tasks and stakeholders throughout the organization
• Ability to learn quickly
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with management and others
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and as part of a team
• Team player with a desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of the organization

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided description

Location

• Across the Americas
• Hybrid/remote role (as indicated by application tags: #LI-REMOTE)

Work Authorization

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.