Associate Project Financial Analyst

IQVIA, Inc.; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of clinical research services seeks a finance professional in England. This role encompasses overseeing financial management for large projects, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate financial reports. The position requires strong technical accounting skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, ideally with knowledge of PeopleSoft systems. This opportunity supports innovation in healthcare and offers a collaborative environment for effective relationships with project teams and clients.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years of experience in a finance-related role, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial aspects of several large projects and key customers.
• Manage monthly revenue recognition for all projects, including functional views.
• Provide accurate and timely reports on revenue, backlog, unbilled/unearned balances, and other key project finance metrics.
• Ensure all projects comply with Sarbanes-Oxley controls and other audit requirements.
• Offer support to project management, contracts & proposals teams, credit control, and other internal customers.
• Handle setup and maintenance of new and existing projects in the PeopleSoft environment.
• Review and follow up on billing and accounts receivable issues to accelerate invoicing and cash collection.
• Support the local UK PFM finance group.
• Address other ad-hoc requests and reports as needed.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge of PeopleSoft Project

Strong technical accounting skills

Data analysis and manipulation skills

Ability to exercise judgment within procedures

Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple work requirements

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

• Financial Management: Oversee financial aspects of several large projects and key customers.
• Revenue Recognition: Manage monthly revenue recognition for all projects, including functional views.
• Reporting and Analysis: Provide accurate and timely reports on revenue, backlog, unbilled/unearned balances, and other key project finance metrics.
• Compliance: Ensure all projects comply with Sarbanes-Oxley controls and other audit requirements.
• Support and Guidance: Offer support to project management, contracts & proposals teams, credit control, and other internal customers.
• Project Setup and Maintenance: Handle setup and maintenance of new and existing projects in the PeopleSoft environment.
• Billing and AR Issues: Review and follow up on billing and accounts receivable issues to accelerate invoicing and cash collection.
• Local Support: Support the local UK PFM finance group.
• Ad-hoc Requests: Address other ad-hoc requests and reports as needed.

Essential Functions

• Financial Management: Oversee financial aspects of several large projects and key customers.
• Revenue Recognition: Manage monthly revenue recognition for all projects, including functional views.
• Reporting and Analysis: Provide accurate and timely reports on revenue, backlog, unbilled/unearned balances, and other key project finance metrics.
• Compliance: Ensure all projects comply with Sarbanes-Oxley controls and other audit requirements.
• Support and Guidance: Offer support to project management, contracts & proposals teams, credit control, and other internal customers.
• Project Setup and Maintenance: Handle setup and maintenance of new and existing projects in the PeopleSoft environment.
• Billing and AR Issues: Review and follow up on billing and accounts receivable issues to accelerate invoicing and cash collection.
• Local Support: Support the local UK PFM finance group.
• Ad-hoc Requests: Address other ad-hoc requests and reports as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, or
  • Bachelor's Degree
• Experience:
  • 1 - 2 years of experience in a finance-related role, or
  • Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Skills and Knowledge:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Knowledge of PeopleSoft Project (preferred) or other financial software
  • Strong technical accounting skills
  • Data analysis and manipulation skills
  • Ability to exercise judgment within procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions
  • Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple work requirements to meet deadlines
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, and clients

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com