Senior Finance Analyst, Global R&D Study Forecasting

About the role

The Global R&D Senior Study Forecasting Analyst supports and performs financial analyses and budgetary reconciliations of Immunology clinical trial budgets. This position monitors study forecasts, manages study expenses and forecasts for Plan, LBE, LRP and Portfolio submissions, and collaboratively interfaces with the clinical teams, respective finance management, and supports ad-hoc requests and projects.

Responsibilities

• Supports a specific set of clinical study budgets within a Therapeutic Area, preparing, developing, and monitoring forecasts on a monthly basis and reporting for Quarterly reviews.
• Supports all aspects of the clinical trial budget process including trial cost analysis, scenario planning, contract funding approval, and study budget management throughout the study lifecycle.
• Gathers data from various sources and provides quality clinical study budget information and metrics to Clinical and Finance Management to aid in planning decisions.
• Prepares predefined and ad hoc reports for the clinical teams and finance management, communicating on a timely basis for variance discrepancies and issue resolution.
• Supports the business in assessing and investigating study spend vs. forecast.
• Derives insights from data and distills them into summarized formats.
• Operates independently, drives processes, identifies and implements process improvements, establishes, and adjusts priorities to achieve objectives, operates with speed and agility.
• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross-functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
• Manages time effectively with respect to priorities and self-manages skills.
• Uses proficient Excel skills and knowledge of SAP and PowerBI for data analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Health sciences is required.
• Minimum of 4+ years of progressive and related experience required.
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to derive insights from data and distill into summarized format.
• Able to learn fast, grasp the "essence" and change course quickly where indicated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Health sciences is required.
• Minimum of 4+ years of progressive and related experience required.

Skills

• Proficient Excel skills required.
• Knowledge of SAP and PowerBI is a plus.

Benefits

• Coverage of medical/dental/vision insurance.
• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick).
• Participation in short-term incentive programs.

Pay

$84,500 - $162,000 USD