Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst (Sr FA) is responsible for partnering with service line and regional functional leaders to support the achievement of operational and financial goals, as well as establishing him/herself as a “co-pilot”, with business unit Leadership Team, in steering the Business Unit towards its targeted financial goals (e.g. revenue, profitability, cost management, cash flow, etc.). This role requires the ability to review financial data to provide comprehensive and in-depth analysis to support their operational reviews.

This role requires a high degree of professionalism and the ability to accomplish objectives with minimal supervision. Experience in supporting a controlled accounting environment and influencing business leaders is highly preferred.

Key Accountabilities:

· Support annual Service Line budgeting and financial forecasting processes for both revenue and cost.

· Act as FP&A lead for the CTS&L (Clinical Trial Supply and Logistics) Business Unit

· Provide accurate, transparent, and timely financial reporting of functional/operational P&Ls and KPIs to support Service Line leadership in the decision-making process utilizing standardized reporting as developed by Corporate FP&A.

· Translate results of analysis on Operational KPIs and Financial P&Ls into valuable insights and actionable recommendations for SL leaders and projects leaders; Supplies ad hoc analyses as requested.

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

· 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.

· 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 making.

· Provide accurate, transparent, and timely financial analysis to support project leadership in project decision making process; clearly articulate financial implications of business decisions / choices, and provide retrospective analysis as well as drive forward looking actions on simple to complex project / contract types.

· Ensure appropriate supporting documentation is available and that the forecast is aligned with operational plans.

· Drive process and system improvement opportunities by leading in change initiatives at project and/or portfolio level.

Skills:

• Thrives in a complex and fast-paced environment. Works effectively in a matrix environment.

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

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

Knowledge and Experience:

• Analytics & Problem Solving: Translates information into valuable insights and actionable recommendations. Provides recommendations to the right stakeholders and follows through to deliver timely resolution.

• Financial Acumen & Control: Mitigates risks between business goals and accounting principles and controls.

• Drives for Results: Develops profitable recommendations, balancing between customer and business needs and profitability.• Demonstrate considerable experience in progressive Finance roles with strong analytical and partnering track record.

Education:

• Preferably bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, or equivalent experience.Language Skills:

• Strong command of the English language.