Associate Project Financial Analyst

IQVIA; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in clinical research seeks an Assistant Project Financial Analyst. You will provide financial analysis to support project management, maintain reporting, and assist in Month End processes. The role requires strong interpersonal and presentation skills, as well as a commitment to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• AAT/ACCA/CIMA part qualified.
• Preferably experience in Finance.
• Strong Excel skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Management with financial health reviews.
• Assist in Month End Close processes for P&L.
• Identify risks and opportunities in financial projects.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Commercial Awareness

Customer Focused

Strong presentation skills

Confidence to challenge

Education

Working towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA

Educated to Degree level

Tools

Excel

Job description

PURPOSE
The role of Assistant Project Financial Analyst is to fully assist the Operations functions of CSMS through the provision of financial analysis and information; to support the Business Partner functions of CSMS Finance department, working with project management to run the financial aspects of their projects, as well as support to close the Month End Process in a timely and accurate manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Business Partnering to include Key accounts, providing Monthly support to the Project Management team in review of the financial health of their Projects.

• Maintain monthly reporting and analysis of overheads.

• Month End Close processes and procedures for P&L including preparing relevant journals.

• Assistance in the Audit of Projects and Contacts.

• Identify risks and opportunities and work with the business to ensure opportunities are realized and risks avoided or minimised.

• Assist cash flow and NBO (Net Billing Outstanding) management for all service areas.

• Develop Financial reporting and prepare Client Reporting where required.

• Needs to be a strong team player, working as a team within Finance and across the business.

• Looks to continually improve process and systems.

• Other tasks as defined by Assoc Director, Finance and Finance D.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Able to understand business concepts and explain to non- financial managers

• Strong presentation skills – both verbal and written

• Commercial Awareness

• Customer Focused

• Willing and determined to gain new knowledge

• Confidence to constructively challenge Project Management Team.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Working towards or AAT/ACCA/CIMA part qualified

• Preferably experience of working within Finance

• Preferably educated to Degree level

• Experience of dealing with Projects Managers

• Strong Excel Skills

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