Senior Finance Analyst, fixed term contract, maternity leave cover for 13 months

IQVIA, Inc.; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA, Inc., a leader in clinical research services, seeks a Senior Finance Analyst for a 13-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will support the Finance team in financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis, contributing crucial insights to clinical operations. Strong numeracy skills are essential, along with excellent communication abilities and relevant experience in financial roles. This role offers a stimulating opportunity within a dynamic company focused on improving patient outcomes through innovative medical solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong relevant experience in a financial role.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide insightful analysis on financial results and timesheet data.
• Participate in monthly forecasting and annual planning cycles.
• Prepare Monthly Business Review reports and update scorecards.

Skills

Numeracy

Communication

Organizational Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance

Qualified or part-qualified AAT/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Hyperion

PeopleSoft

Job description

Senior Finance Analyst, fixed term contract, maternity leave cover for 13 months

Job Overview
Seeking a candidate to fill a critical role within the Finance team supporting the Clinical Operations business.

Key Responsibilities
• Reporting to the Finance Director and working with the Global Site Activation and Site Training Solutions businesses.
• Offer Finance and Business leaders insightful analysis on monthly financial results and timesheet data, for example,
o Actual revenue performance vs backlog.
o P&L variance reporting/analysis.
o Utilization analysis.
• Participate in our monthly forecasting and annual planning cycles.
• Prepare Monthly Business Review reports and update standardized scorecards.
• Ad hoc financial modelling/reporting as required.

Essential Skills:
• Strong numeracy skills and relevant experience in a financial role.
• Ability to work well with all levels of staff within finance and operations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Desirable Skills:
• Bachelors degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• Qualified or part-qualified AAT/ACCA/CIMA.

• Previous working experience in financial planning and analysis
• Work experience within the CRO, pharmaceutical and/or healthcare information industries preferred.
• Experience with Hyperion and PeopleSoft.

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