Sr. Finance Analyst
TLDR
Drives portfolio-level financial insights for complex clinical trial programs, linking operational activity to budgeting, risk, and strategic decision-making.
- Own and deliver portfolio-level financial analysis across Clinical Solutions, including budget tracking, forecasting accuracy, margin performance, and risk identification.
- Lead financial oversight across the full project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to internal controls and financial best practices.
- Perform detailed variance analysis (actuals vs. forecast vs. budget) to identify drivers such as scope changes, risks, and performance gaps.
- Support forecasting and planning processes by developing clear assumptions and improving financial models.
- Monitor budget consumption, earned value indicators, and change order impacts across clinical trial portfolios.
- Develop and maintain KPIs linking operational performance (e.g., enrollment pace, milestones, site activity) to financial outcomes.
- Build dashboards and executive-ready reports using Excel and Power BI to support portfolio governance and decision-making.
- Act as a finance business partner to clinical and operational leaders, supporting reviews, planning, and strategic initiatives.
- Prepare high-quality presentations translating financial and operational data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, reporting standards, and portfolio-level controls.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between financial reporting and operational execution.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (or equivalent international qualification).
- 5–8 years of experience in project finance, FP&A, or operational finance, preferably within a CRO or clinical research environment.
- Strong experience analyzing clinical trial portfolios and complex project financial structures.
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, scenario analysis, and large dataset management.
- Working knowledge of Power BI or similar data visualization tools.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial financial drivers, project lifecycles, and budget/contract structures.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience engaging senior stakeholders.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to connect operational activity to financial outcomes.
- High attention to detail combined with a strategic, portfolio-level perspective.
- Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with senior finance roles.
- Flexible remote work arrangements.
- Exposure to global clinical operations and complex portfolio environments.
- Strong opportunities for professional growth and skill development in FP&A and clinical finance.
- Collaborative, cross-functional work culture with high visibility to senior leadership.
- Work-life balance supported by flexible working practices.
Requirements:
Benefits:
Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Flexible remote work arrangements.
Learning Budget
Strong opportunities for professional growth and skill development in FP&A and clinical finance.
Work-life balance with flexible practices
Work-life balance supported by flexible working practices.
Remote-Friendly
Flexible remote work arrangements.
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- Founded
- Founded 2020
- Employees
- 11-50 employees
- Industry
- Professional Services