Sr Financial Analyst II

This unique role within the Clinical Research Services finance team (CRS) will support the growing FSP Business Unit. This role will support both FSP BU level reporting and analysis along with the opportunity liaise with operational leadership in support of key accounts and individual projects.

The Sr Financial Analyst II will support Month-end close reporting and the forecasting and budgeting process. In addition, the Sr Financial Analyst II will be a key strategic member of the finance team providing complex analysis and reporting of Revenue, COS expense, FTE’s, NBA (Sales) and Backlog. This role requires a high degree of professionalism and the ability to develop/maintain financial models to accomplish both operational and financial objectives of the FSP BU. Experience in Business Unit Finance and/or FP&A. This role requires the ability to review complex financial data in order to provide comprehensive and in-depth analysis.

Key Accountabilities

• On a monthly basis work closely with Project Finance team across all FSP service lines and accounts on monthly actuals and consolidated reporting of FSP activity across Parexel.

• Act as a central point for FSP resource and revenue forecasting to ensure all projects, Project Finance Business Partners and Service Lines are tracked and forecasted consistently. This role will be critical in the bringing together FSP insight across many SBU’s and service lines that offer FSP.

• Maintenance of FSP 12-month NBA and Backlog policy. This will require the development of systems knowledge of salesforce as well as all Parexel Backlog reporting, for both integrated and acquisition FSP activity (ExecuPharm).

• Support of FSP Operations and FSP Finance on FTE tracking by account and project to ensure alignment of Revenue and COS Labor Expense, including tracking of new hire requisitions

• Assist with the forecast process covering analysis of account/project submissions and loading of BU level forecast items into forecasting systems (hyperion).

• Support FSP leadership team (FSP LT) and FSP Finance in the development of key internal reporting such as FSP financial and operational metrics packages and internal review meetings with the executive leadership team (ELT) such as QBR’s and QFR’s.

• Take part in strategic initiatives and special projects as required by Finance leadership team and FSP leadership team.

QualificationsQualified candidates will possess:

Skills:

• Ensures data accuracy and integrity and conducts detailed analysis to solve problems and provide recommendations and insights. Considers the big picture, including all stakeholders, and looks beyond the obvious to anticipate problems and data needs and proactively find solutions.

• Possesses and applies financial accounting and reporting knowledge, policies and procedures. Upholds all company and regulatory policies, compliance standards and controls to protect business integrity.

• Proactively identifies and informs stakeholders about opportunities and risks to improve efficiency and profitability.

• Partners and collaborates within and outside of Finance to create positive financial outcomes, generate better ideas, resolve issues and gain a One Parexel perspective.

• Establishes, follows and improves end to end processes across activities/projects through structured, disciplined processes to deliver on expectations.

• Thrives in a complex, fast-paced and potentially ambiguous environment; works effectively in a matrix environment.

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

• Sound interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to present effectively in a variety of settings; ability to relate well to others.

• Continually challenges the status quo and encourages incremental improvements in the way the group functions. Communicate and collaborates with key global stakeholders to understand and manage their expectations.

• Perseverance, energy and drive in the face of obstacles

• Ability to successfully work in a (‘virtual`) team environment.

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting

• CPA or MBA preferred

Work Experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience

• Professional experience FP&A (or in finance roles with strong analytical and partnering track record)

• Project Financial Management, Project ControllershipEEO 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.