Associate Project Financial Analyst

IQVIA, Inc.; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to manage financial aspects of large projects. This role involves overseeing revenue recognition, providing timely reports on key finance metrics, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, proficiency in financial software, and the ability to support project management teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic finance group while developing your skills in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for finance and a desire to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in finance-related role or equivalent education and training.
• Strong technical accounting and data analysis skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial aspects of large projects and manage revenue recognition.
• Provide reports on revenue, backlog, and compliance with audit requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge of PeopleSoft Project

Strong technical accounting skills

Data analysis and manipulation skills

Judgment within procedures and practices

Ability to prioritize and coordinate work

Effective working relationships

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