Associate Project Financial Analyst

IQVIA Argentina; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a finance professional to manage financial aspects of large projects and key customers. This role involves overseeing revenue recognition, providing accurate financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with audit standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, excellent technical accounting skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Join a leading global provider of clinical research services and contribute to improving patient outcomes and population health worldwide. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in finance or equivalent education and training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of financial software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and revenue recognition for projects.
• Provide timely reports on revenue and key finance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and support project management.

Skills

Microsoft Office applications

PeopleSoft Project

Technical accounting skills

Data analysis and manipulation

Judgment and decision making

Prioritization and coordination

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

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.