Senior Financial Analyst - Project Finance

Position Summary: This position is a hybrid between a project budget analyst supporting the operational project teams financially, and an accountant supporting all general ledger functions and the month-end close cycle.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

Support the project teams in all financial areas associated with running a clinical trial.

Assist in the preparation of the monthly invoicing worksheet which is the source document for client invoicing and source of revenue recognition

Perform variance analysis comparing forecasted revenue to actual revenue to identify gaps, changes in scope, etc.

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 the Project Directors/Project Managers. Participate in the monthly project review meetings on an as needed basis

Provide support to the Executive Director of Operational Finance in the preparation of contract documents (statements of work and change orders)

Work with Company Accountant to provide support to the financial reporting and general ledger functions. Work with Company Accountant to provide support to ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close

Work with Company Accountant to ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information. Collaborate with others in Finance to support overall department goals and objectives

Responds to inquiries from the CFO and Executive Director of Operational Finance regarding financial results, special reporting requests and ad hoc analyses relating to projects

Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow and internal controls

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

Europe: University degree in Accounting/Finance or related field or equivalent experience in accounting discipline

North America: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related business field

Other Required:

Five or more years 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, and contract review or equivalent relevant experience and/or demonstrated competencies

Ability to undertake occasional domestic and international travel including overnight stays

Fluency in English and, in addition, for non-English speaking countries the local language of the country where position based

Preferred:

MBA

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for North America or equivalent local qualification

CRO industry experience