Finance Manager

JOB OVERVIEW

Manage the business unit financial consolidation process, preparation of the financial statements including project profitability analysis, and the preparation of internal financial reports with variance explanations against plan and latest estimates

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake financial analyses for multiple business units by using a variety of reporting tools to compare actual performance against latest estimates and budgets.  Provide management with information of trends and results to enable corrective action.  Perform financial analyses at a project level, GL account level, regional level, as well as a consolidated view of the portfolio
• Perform project life cycle analytics to improve the forecast accuracy on revenue and cost burns, throughout the different stages in the life of the project
• Coordinate all responses from project financial managers on revenue, and operating leaders on expenses, to explain the variances or changes outside the agreed tolerances. Follow up with the different stakeholders if the explanations provided need further elaboration
• Partner with operational leaders on the preparation of forecasts and budgets, as well as risk mitigation actions such as implementation of cost management savings initiatives, and revenue acceleration plans
• Maintain a detailed understanding of operating leader requirements and develop processes that will meet or exceed these requirements. Provide analysis of key data and identify trends to support and advise leaders
• Assist in the development of the quarterly business unit operating review presentation for the company’s Sr. leadership
• Perform business case analyses to evaluate investment decisions
• Responsible for reviewing month-end entries such as accruals, and recording topside entries if needed
• Ensure compliance with internal financial accounting procedures and policies relevant to the scope of this role

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Comprehensive technical accounting skills, including different types of revenue recognition methods under GAAP
• Knowledge of finance modules of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, PeopleSoft
• AI experience – preferably Copilot
• Power Bi & Power Query knowledge
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Excel expertise is a must
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills
• Ability to identify financial issues, develop and execute mitigating actions
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong influential skills
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple work requirements to meet deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• +7 years of work experience in financial planning and analysis, including exposure to month-end close
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• MBA and/or CPA preferred

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is €32,200.00 - €48,400.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.