Senior Financial Analyst

Position Summary:This position is a hybrid between a project budget analyst supporting the operational project teams financially, and an accountant supporting all general ledger functions and the month-end close cycle.Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:Support the project teams in all financial areas associated with running a clinical trial.Assist in the preparation of the monthly invoicing worksheet which is the source document for client invoicing and source of revenue recognitionPerform variance analysis comparing forecasted revenue to actual revenue to identify gaps, changes in scope, etc.Review work orders and change order budgets in comparison with actual activities to help identify out of scope activitiesPerform monthly Earned Value Analyses (EVA’s) in conjunction with the Project Directors/Project Managers. Participate in the monthly project review meetings on an as needed basisProvide support to the Executive Director of Operational Finance in the preparation of contract documents (statements of work and change orders)Work with Company Accountant to provide support to the financial reporting and general ledger functions. Work with Company Accountant to provide support to ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end closeWork with Company Accountant to ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information. Collaborate with others in Finance to support overall department goals and objectivesResponds to inquiries from the CFO and Executive Director of Operational Finance regarding financial results, special reporting requests and ad hoc analyses relating to projectsAssist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow and internal controlsQualifications:Minimum Required:Europe: University degree in Accounting/Finance or related field or equivalent experience in accounting disciplineNorth America: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related business fieldOther Required:Five or more years general ledger and financial reporting experience including working knowledge of all areas of the accounting cycle, project budgets, financial project management support, Earned Value Analysis (“EVA”) analysis, and contract review or equivalent relevant experience and/or demonstrated competenciesAbility to undertake occasional domestic and international travel including overnight staysFluency in English and, in addition, for non-English speaking countries the local language of the country where position basedPreferred:MBACertified Public Accountant (CPA) for North America or equivalent local qualificationCRO industry experience Quick BooksCompetencies:Strong Working knowledge of the life cycle of a project with a solid foundation of how the financials and contract status impact each stage of the clinical trialWorking knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, QuickBooks or related software package, strong Excel /PC skills and able to thrive in multi-tasking environment Strong accounting skillsHigh energy and enthusiasm with a strong commitment to exceeding expectationsFlexibility and willing to work on multiple assignments of varying tasks with personnel throughout the organizationAbility to learn quickly. Good oral and written communication & interpersonal skills with the ability to connect and build relationships with management and others throughout the organizationExhibits self-motivation, and is able to work independently as well as in a team environment Team player with a desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of the companyAny data provided as a part of this application will be stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For CA applicants, please also refer to our CA Privacy Notice.Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at QuestionForHR@precisionmedicinegrp.com.It has come to our attention that some individuals or organizations are reaching out to job seekers and posing as potential employers presenting enticing employment offers. We want to emphasize that these offers are not associated with our company and may be fraudulent in nature. Please note that our organization will not extend a job offer without prior communication with our recruiting team, hiring managers and a formal interview process.Originally posted on Himalayas