Finance Associate

Job Summary

Azend Pharma, a pharmacy consulting and healthcare advisory firm, is seeking a Finance Associate who brings together strong financial expertise with advanced technological skills. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who can combine traditional accounting functions with automation, analytics, and process optimization to support a rapidly growing consulting organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, and accruals.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (in compliance with GAAP).

• Conduct variance, cost, and profitability analyses on client projects and consulting engagements.

• Lead audit preparation and coordination with external auditors and internal stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, tax, and healthcare consulting financial standards.

• Design and maintain advanced Excel models using VBA, Power Query, and pivot tables to streamline financial reporting.

• Implement and manage Power Automate workflows for automating tasks such as approvals, reconciliations, and reporting.

• Administer SharePoint for finance-related document control and workflow management.

• Identify and execute process improvement initiatives that enhance accuracy, speed, and scalability in financial operations.

• Analyze financial and operational data to support decision-making and business strategy.

• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards for management visibility on consulting project performance and resource utilization.

• Collaborate with business units to evaluate client profitability, pricing models, and financial trends.

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with data-driven methodologies.

• Partner with leadership to assess financial viability of new consulting projects or service lines.

• Provide insights into cost structures, pricing, and client ROI across pharmacy consulting portfolios.

• Support cash flow management and scenario planning for business growth and investment.

• Uphold strong internal controls and ensure financial data integrity across systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or consulting — ideally within pharmaceutical, healthcare, or professional services.

• Strong understanding of GAAP compliance, and audit practices preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in: Microsoft Excel (VBA, Power Query, PivotTables), Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft SharePoint and full Office Suite, ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite or QuickBooks), and SQL or database integration for financial reporting.

• Experience with RPA (Robotic Process Automation) or finance process digitization.

• Experience in project accounting and cost management within a consulting or service-based firm.

Skills

• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred.

• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools.

• Knowledge of SQL or database integration for financial reporting.

• Familiarity with RPA (Robotic Process Automation) or finance process digitization.

• Experience in project accounting and cost management within a consulting or service-based firm.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance