Senior Financial Analyst II, BU Finance

Parexel has a great opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst II to join our global team. The Senior Financial Analyst II is responsible for partnering with the Consulting Business Unit leaders to support the achievement of operational and financial goals. The role requires the ability to review financial data to support comprehensive and in-depth analysis for operational reviews. The SFA owns the forecasting and budgeting process for their business unit. This role requires a high degree of professionalism and the ability to accomplish objectives with minimal supervision.

- Applies current financial and accounting standards, policies and controls, mitigates risk between business (service line) goals & accounting principles and controls

- Support annual budgeting process and financial forecasting process

- Provides accurate, transparent, and timely financial reporting of P&L's and KPI's to support business leadership in the decision-making process

- Translates results of analysis on Operational KPI's and Financial P&L's into valuable insights and actionable recommendations for business leaders; Supplies ad hoc analysis as requested

- Maintain, produce and communicate a relevant and impactful set of operational metrics designed to support evaluation of financial performance consistent with the Service Line being managed

- As part of Business Unit Finance, build rapport with and understand/address needs of functional/business unit leadership

- Proactively engage and challenge business line or regional functional leadership to achieve financial and business goals; work closely with them to meet financial goals and influence financially sound decision makingQualificationsSuccessful candidates will meet the following criteria:

Skills:

- Prioritizes, sets expectations and works in an efficient and disciplined manner to meet deadlines

- Thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment

- Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint applications; experience with financial performance systems (e.g., Hyperion)

- Partnering for Success: Understands partners’ priorities and acts as a co-pilot to guide them through financial and business decisions

- Comfortable in challenging the business in a constructive manner backed up with clear concise data, while maintaining a healthy working relationship

- Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail

- Strong interpersonal skills

- Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal

Education & Experience

- BA in Finance or Accounting or relevant experience required

- Relevant and progressive Finance roles with strong analytical and partnering track recordEEO DisclaimerParexel is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.