Project Finance Analyst

Perceptive Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Perceptive Inc. in the Life Sciences sector is seeking a finance professional to join Client Finance, driving forecasting accuracy, revenue management and commercial governance across a portfolio of client projects.

The role collaborates with Project Managers and Finance Leaders to monitor project financial health, perform revenue recognition, balance sheet reconciliations and KPI reporting, while supporting governance initiatives.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, part-qualified, or actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification, or qualified by experience individuals with Project Finance experience from Life Sciences.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Mathematics, Science or a related discipline.
• Experience working with project-based financial models and revenue recognition processes.
• Experience using Workday, SuiteProjects Pro or similar ERP/PSA systems.
• Knowledge of project financial lifecycles within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Support project financial reviews, forecasting and revenue management activities.
• Analyse project performance, margins, revenue variances and financial risks.
• Partner with Project Managers to challenge assumptions and improve forecast accuracy.
• Support monthly revenue recognition, financial controls and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain backlog and KPI reporting to provide insight into project performance.
• Contribute to pricing governance, commercial compliance and process improvement initiatives.
• Deliver financial reporting and analysis to support senior management decision making.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial Modelling

Communication

Analytical mindset

Education

Finance degree

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Workday

SuiteProjects Pro

Job description

Life Sciences | Clinical Research | Finance

Location: UK Remote

Are you a finance professional with experience supporting complex projects within the Life Sciences, Clinical Research, CRO or Healthcare Technology sector?

We are seeking a highly analytical Project Finance Analyst to join our Client Finance team, partnering with Project Managers and Finance Leaders to drive financial performance, forecasting accuracy, revenue management and commercial governance across a portfolio of client projects.

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in supporting project financial health through forecasting, revenue analysis, backlog management, project reviews and financial controls. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to develop their career within a global, project-driven Life Sciences organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project financial reviews, forecasting and revenue management activities.
• Analyse project performance, margins, revenue variances and financial risks.
• Partner with Project Managers to challenge assumptions and improve forecast accuracy.
• Support monthly revenue recognition, financial controls and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain backlog and KPI reporting to provide insight into project performance.
• Contribute to pricing governance, commercial compliance and process improvement initiatives.
• Deliver financial reporting and analysis to support senior management decision making.

What We're Looking For

• Experience within a Life Sciences, Clinical Research, CRO, BioTech, Pharma or Healthcare Technology environment.
• Experience in Project Finance, Client Finance, Financial Analysis, Revenue Management or Commercial Finance.
• Strong forecasting, reporting and financial modelling skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with operational and project teams.
• A proactive and analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, part-qualified, or actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification, or qualified by experience individuals with Project Finance experience from Life Sciences.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Mathematics, Science or a related discipline.
• Experience working with project-based financial models and revenue recognition processes.
• Experience using Workday, SuiteProjects Pro or similar ERP/PSA systems.
• Knowledge of project financial lifecycles within a regulated environment.