Senior Financial Analyst

IQVIA Argentina; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of clinical research services is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to manage financial planning and analysis for the EMEA region. The role involves expense forecasting, operational metrics analysis, and maintaining financial records. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and be ACA/ACCA qualified or have relevant experience in financial analysis. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Nearly or fully ACA/ACCA qualified or 2 years' experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Knowledge of General Ledger accounting and ERP systems.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial analysis of actual, forecast, and budget figures.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.
• Conduct month-end variance reviews for EMEA SG&A.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical accounting

Numeracy skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

SAP

PeopleSoft

Hyperion Financial Management

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The R&D Solutions (“RDS”) business within IQVIA is the world’s leading CRO, representing over 50% of IQVIA’s total revenue and profitability. This Senior Finance Analyst role will be responsible for Financial Planning and Analysis of the EMEA region, focusing on Expenses, Operational metrics, and headcount management for the Site Management, Regulatory Startup, and Clinical Lead groups.

Principle Accountabilities

Reporting to the Finance Director and working closely with Project Finance, you will manage Expenses Forecasting and analyze actual results against this forecast. You will also assist in analyzing operational metrics and headcount management at a country level.

You will maintain financial accounts for certain holding companies and coordinate aspects of the financial consolidation process.

You are a disciplined, self-motivated individual capable of analyzing large data sets and presenting complex data in a structured, organized manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial analysis of actual, forecast, and budget figures, identifying key trends.
• Coordinate inter-company matching, communicating differences effectively, and ensuring correcting entries are made.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.
• Maintain thorough and complete financial and accounting records for audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned on an ad hoc basis.
• Prepare monthly SG&A expenses for presentation to the Senior EMEA Finance Management team.
• Analyze actual and forecasted hours per Study, Country, and Activity.
• Analyze operational metrics to assist headcount management at a country level.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and other financial controls.
• Manage Off-system Accruals, Business Development Bonus Accruals, Accounts Receivable Contra, Bad Debt Provision (Late Phase), and Project Costs Accruals.
• Upload and reconcile Drug Developments data.
• Perform daily revenue reconciliation during month-end close.
• Conduct month-end variance reviews for EMEA SG&A by WD 3-5.
• Review FTEs across EMEA monthly and update forecasts as needed.
• Maintain EMEA SG&A BURT – Corporate Review File.
• Review sales team FTEs monthly and adjust forecasts accordingly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Nearly or fully ACA/ACCA qualified required, or at least 2 years’ experience in financial planning and analysis, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of General Ledger accounting and ERP systems like SAP or PeopleSoft.
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong technical accounting, analytical, and numeracy skills.
• Ability to identify financial issues and implement mitigating actions.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships.

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 medical treatments to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com.