Remote R&D Project Finance & Budget Lead

Jazz Pharmaceuticals; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is seeking a senior finance professional to lead financial planning and budgeting for early development programs. You will own forecasting, variance analysis, and performance management, partnering with project teams to ensure financial efficiency and timely decision-making.

The role requires strong modeling, pharmaceutical industry experience, and the ability to communicate complex financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting and/or finance 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 applicable financial systems; Knowledge of Oracle is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly accruals for R&D project contracts, ensuring alignment with budgets and timelines.
• Develop, manage, and track project budgets and forecasts with project teams.
• Own the financial planning, forecasting, and performance management for assigned early development programs.
• 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 align with company policies.
• Develop scenarios and financial models to support pipeline decisions (progression, delay, termination).
• Assist in preparing financial reports and analyses related to projects.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Pharma/biotech experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA or advanced degree (plus)

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Financial systems

Job description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is seeking a senior finance professional to lead financial planning and budgeting for early development programs. You will own forecasting, variance analysis, and performance management, partnering with project teams to ensure financial efficiency and timely decision-making.

The role requires strong modeling, pharmaceutical industry experience, and the ability to communicate complex financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.