Project Financial Analyst II

Syneos Health Careers; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical solutions organization seeks a Project Financial Analyst II to support financial operations. The role involves revenue recording, budget management, and financial analysis, contributing to the company's mission of accelerating customer success. Candidates should possess a BA/BS in Business, Accounting, or Finance, with proficiency in Oracle Finance and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical or CRO experience preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential data and multitask to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Records revenue monthly for Unit, Fee for Service, and Fixed Price contracts.
• Prepares monthly variance analysis at the project level.
• Acts as a key contact for interpreting financial results.

Skills

English

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork Skills

Financial Skills

Communication Skills

Education

BA/BS in Business

BA/BS in Accounting

BA/BS in Finance

Tools

Oracle Finance

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Project Financial Analyst II

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs, and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Every day we perform better because of how we work together, as one team, each the best at what we do. We bring a wide range of talented experts together across a wide range of business-critical services that support our business. Every role within Corporate is vital to furthering our vision of Shortening the Distance from Lab to Life.

Discover what our 29,000 employees across 110 countries already know:

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people through career development and progression, supportive and engaged line management, technical and therapeutic area training, peer recognition, and a total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture—where you can authentically be yourself. Our culture unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives helps us create a place where everyone feels they belong.

Job responsibilities

1. Supports Business Unit Controller in:

• Records revenue monthly for Unit, Fee for Service, and Fixed Price contracts, including more complex contracts/projects.
• Loads project budgets into Oracle/Revenue Wizard, maintains key member lists, and updates project data in Oracle and associated systems.
• Prepares monthly variance analysis at the project level and distributes reports analyzing results.
• Coordinates monthly forecasting of financial results (backlog).
• Meets deadlines for Revenue and Backlog submissions.
• Prepares project close-out reconciliations, identifies issues, and escalates when necessary.
• Acts as a key contact for interpreting and investigating financial results for Project Managers/Leads.
• Runs P&Ls, G/L account details, and project reports to investigate anomalies and trends.
• Reviews executed and pending Change Orders for bonuses and anomalies.

Works with Business Unit Controller to:

• Captures, assesses, and consolidates results.
• Prepares key reports such as budgets, cost rates, forecasts, utilization, headcount, revenue backlog, and gross profit.
• Analyzes monthly results and assists in reviews with Business Unit Heads.
• Produces ad hoc reports with limited supervision.

Attends project meetings to support assigned areas, including project kick-offs and monthly reviews, to ensure understanding and accuracy of project status and forecasts.

Assists with miscellaneous projects such as process changes, system implementations, and analyzing financial anomalies.

Provides basic financial insights on growth trends and profitability.

Monitors project health including revenues, gross profit, receivables, and project close-outs.

Acts as backup for Business Unit Controller when needed.

Qualifications

What we're looking for

• BA/BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience. Pharmaceutical or CRO experience preferred.
• Strong English proficiency.
• Proficiency with accounting software; Oracle Finance experience preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent financial, communication, and interpersonal skills with high motivation.
• Ability to handle confidential data and multitask to meet deadlines.

Get to know Syneos Health

Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products, and over 200 studies across 73,000 sites and 675,000+ trial patients.

No matter your role, you'll take initiative and challenge the status quo in a dynamic environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

Additional Information

Tasks listed are not exhaustive. The company may assign other duties at its discretion. Equivalent experience, skills, and education will be considered. Nothing herein creates a contract. The company complies with all relevant legislation and is committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for disabilities.