Senior Finance Analyst

IQVIA; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of healthcare intelligence is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Centurion. The role involves financial performance analysis, forecasting, and strategic decision-making support. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, 3-5 years of experience in financial planning, and strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with significant cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis in a multinational context.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across geographies.

Responsibilities

• Support collection and validation of financial inputs during forecasts.
• Develop financial models to support EMEA cluster forecasting.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports.

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA)

Tools

Excel

Hyperion

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst for the EMEA FP&A team plays a critical role in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making across the region. This position is responsible for supporting the consolidation and analysis of financial data from multiple EMEA clusters and countries, supporting monthly forecast cycles, and providing actionable insights to senior leadership. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of financial planning processes.

Responsibilities

Forecasting & Planning

• Support on the collection, consolidation, and validation of financial inputs from EMEA clusters/countries during monthly forecast cycles.
• Coordinate the submission of key planning templates including Monthly Forecast, ELP (Estimated Landing Position), Drivers Template, Operational Excellence, etc.
• Analyze variances between actuals, forecasts, and budgets, and provide commentary on key business drivers.
• Submit monthly forecast and plan in Hyperion.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Develop and maintain financial models to support the EMEA cluster/countries to provide their input regarding forecast, plan, drivers template, operational excellence, etc.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly performance reports to regional and global FP&A leadership.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with country finance teams and business leaders to understand local market dynamics and ensure alignment with regional objectives.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing financial insights and decision support.

Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and data quality.
• Support on the optimization of FP&A tools and systems (e.g., Power BI, Snowflake).

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to corporate financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audit requirements as needed.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably in a multinational or regional EMEA context.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Experience with planning tools (e.g., Hyperion) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across geographies.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

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