R&D Project Finance Manager

Jazz Pharmaceuticals; Dublin; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals in Ireland seeks a senior finance professional to lead accounting and financial planning for R&D project portfolios. The role emphasizes accruals, budgets, forecasts, and collaboration with project teams to ensure financial efficiency and timely decision support.

You will model scenarios, analyze variances, and provide insights for trial activities and portfolio priorities. Strong Excel and Oracle experience are required, with an MBA or related advanced degree as a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting and/or finance related positions.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech is essential.
• Experience in Clinical Trial Financial Management is essential.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems; Oracle a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly accruals for R&D project contracts aligned with budgets and timelines.
• Develop, manage, and track project budgets and forecasts with project teams.
• Own financial planning, forecasting, and performance management for early development programs.
• Provide clear financial insights to support study, portfolio, and business decisions.
• Prepare and post monthly and quarterly journal entries for project activities.
• Review and approve contracts and amendments ensuring alignment with policies.
• Develop scenarios and models to support pipeline decisions (progression, delay, termination).
• Assist in preparing financial reports and analyses related to projects.

Skills

Financial modeling

Clinical trial financial management

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA or related advanced degree

Tools

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Perform monthly accruals for R&D project contracts, ensuring alignment with budgets and project timelines.
• Develop, manage, and track project budgets and forecasts, working closely with project teams to ensure financial efficiency and accuracy to proactively identify risks, opportunities, and required adjustments
• Own the financial planning, forecasting, and performance management for assigned early development programs, ensuring alignment with portfolio priorities and financial targets.
• Provide clear financial insights and recommendations to support study, portfolio, and business decisions
• Prepare and post monthly and quarterly journal entries and prepaid journal entries for project activities
• Review and approve contracts and amendments, ensuring financial terms and conditions align with company policies.
• Develop scenarios and financial models to support pipeline decisions, including progression, delay, or termination of early-stage programs.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and analyses related to projects, contributing to management decision-making.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Finance and Project teams, fostering collaboration and providing financial guidance for trial activities.
• Ensure proper internal control structure and adherence to internal controls in assigned areas as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 5+ years of experience in accounting and/or finance related positions.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech is essential.
• Experience in Clinical Trial Financial Management is essential
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and applicable financial systems and software applications. Knowledge of Oracle is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial statement analysis, and management reporting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a results-driven mindset.

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree required; in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

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