Operations Finance Analyst, Project Delivery

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. Our clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations. With offices in 46 countries and more than 23,000 professionals worldwide, PPD applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a firm commitment to quality to help clients and partners bend the cost and time curve of drug development to deliver life-changing therapies that improve health.

We are looking for a Finance Analyst in Operations Finance, where you will be responsible for the financial management of a portfolio of different clinical projects. It is a role in a dynamic environment, in which you will have the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally on a global level, to manage your own projects portfolio and at the same time contribute to the business growth.If you are looking for a commercially focused role and not the typical "management accounting" role, then apply for:

Operations Finance Analyst(Operations Finance – Project Delivery)

Responsibilities:

 Manages financially a portfolio of clinical studies; Liaises with multiple Project Managers and interdepartmental counterparts for the shared projects; Attends monthly project review calls, where to report values & make recommendations as to actions to be taken to correct or escalate issues; Performs analysis of budget to actual and forecast data on monthly, quarterly, and annual bases; Responsible for recognition of the monthly revenue and regular cost analysis; Following the award of a new project the analyst organizes the set-up of the project in our systems; Reports to a gross profit level & the update of a number of key reconciliations; Performs regular profitability analysis and maintains the cash flow through the life of the project by ensuring that billing is issued regularly.PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. Our clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations. With offices in 46 countries and more than 23,000 professionals worldwide, PPD applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a firm commitment to quality to help clients and partners bend the cost and time curve of drug development to deliver life-changing therapies that improve health.

We are looking for a Finance Analyst in Operations Finance, where you will be responsible for the financial management of a portfolio of different clinical projects. It is a role in a dynamic environment, in which you will have the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally on a global level, to manage your own projects portfolio and at the same time contribute to the business growth.If you are looking for a commercially focused role and not the typical "management accounting" role, then apply for:

Operations Finance Analyst(Operations Finance – Project Delivery)

Responsibilities:

 Manages financially a portfolio of clinical studies; Liaises with multiple Project Managers and interdepartmental counterparts for the shared projects; Attends monthly project review calls, where to report values & make recommendations as to actions to be taken to correct or escalate issues; Performs analysis of budget to actual and forecast data on monthly, quarterly, and annual bases; Responsible for recognition of the monthly revenue and regular cost analysis; Following the award of a new project the analyst organizes the set-up of the project in our systems; Reports to a gross profit level & the update of a number of key reconciliations; Performs regular profitability analysis and maintains the cash flow through the life of the project by ensuring that billing is issued regularly.Requirements:

 Relevant higher education; Previous project financial management experience is preferable; Ability to manage the finances of a large number of projects and respond quickly to requests for project financial information and review project contracts; Ability to prioritize, to meet multiple deadlines and to work under pressure; Good analytical and quantitative skills and ability to handle data effectively; Ability to work in a team and to work using own initiative with minimal supervision; Very good communication skills - to be able to communicate with people across the globe; Strong organizational and project administration skills; Flexible, quick learner with attention to detail; Good IT skills particularly MS Excel; Excellent English language skills;

Why choose PPD for your next career move?

From day one you can expect thorough, top-notch training and development opportunities.

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the Global Leaders in the clinical research and become a game changer, seeking improvements to processes and more efficient ways of working or adapting to changing financial and industry environments.

We provide a nurturing and welcoming environment by offering flexibility, work-life balance and social initiatives.

Is this what you are looking for? Then submit your CV in English to us.

Registration on our website will also give you the opportunity to be considered for other positions if this one is not the most appropriate for your qualifications and experience.

This is an ongoing search. Suitable candidates will be contacted accordingly.

#LI-IY1 Requirements:

 Relevant higher education; Previous project financial management experience is preferable; Ability to manage the finances of a large number of projects and respond quickly to requests for project financial information and review project contracts; Ability to prioritize, to meet multiple deadlines and to work under pressure; Good analytical and quantitative skills and ability to handle data effectively; Ability to work in a team and to work using own initiative with minimal supervision; Very good communication skills - to be able to communicate with people across the globe; Strong organizational and project administration skills; Flexible, quick learner with attention to detail; Good IT skills particularly MS Excel; Excellent English language skills;

Why choose PPD for your next career move?

From day one you can expect thorough, top-notch training and development opportunities.

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the Global Leaders in the clinical research and become a game changer, seeking improvements to processes and more efficient ways of working or adapting to changing financial and industry environments.

We provide a nurturing and welcoming environment by offering flexibility, work-life balance and social initiatives.

Is this what you are looking for? Then submit your CV in English to us.

Registration on our website will also give you the opportunity to be considered for other positions if this one is not the most appropriate for your qualifications and experience.

This is an ongoing search. Suitable candidates will be contacted accordingly.

#LI-IY1