Financial Analyst II - Project Finance

Parexel has a great opportunity for an experienced Financial Analyst to join our global strategic finance team, supporting our biotech division.  The Finance Analyst II is expected to establish him/herself as a “co-pilot”, along with the Project Leader (PL), in steering a set of projects to their targeted financial goals (e.g. revenue, profitability, cash flow, etc.). As such, the FA acquires an understanding of the project economics and profitability drivers.

Key Accountabilities: Proactively advise the PL on how to influence critical operational levers in order to positively impact project financials Become the "go-to" person for broader Finance understanding or insight into defined projects Interact directly with project leaders Help set project strategy Support project decision making Guide future project decisions on the basis of their impact on project financial performance Build business relationships across all areas of the organization, drive tactical decisions, and become a trusted advisor to Project Leaders The main success factors of this role include strong business acumen, strong grasp of project operations and their implications for financial performance, and strong technical, analytical and consulting skills

Qualified candidates will possess: BA in Finance or Accounting, or relevant experience preferred 2-5 Years related work experience Strong communication written and oral communication skills Strong analytical skills.  Advanced skills in MS Office