R&D Project Finance Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Execute monthly accruals for R&D project contracts, ensuring alignment with budgets and project schedules.

• Create, oversee, and monitor project budgets and financial forecasts.

• Collaborate closely with project teams to guarantee financial accuracy and efficiency.

• Actively identify risks, opportunities, and necessary adjustments.

• Take ownership of financial planning, forecasting, and performance management for designated early development programs.

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to facilitate study, portfolio, and business decisions.

• Prepare and enter monthly and quarterly journal entries and prepaid journal entries for project activities.

• Review and authorize contracts and amendments.

• Develop scenarios and financial models to support pipeline decisions, including progression, delays, or terminations of early-stage programs.

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and analyses related to projects.

• Act as the primary liaison between Finance and Project teams.

• Ensure a robust internal control structure and compliance with internal controls in assigned areas.

• Undertake other responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in accounting and/or finance-related roles.

• Proven experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is crucial.

• Essential experience in Clinical Trial Financial Management.

• Advanced skills in financial modeling and analysis.

• Capability to work independently with minimal oversight.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant financial systems and software applications.

• Familiarity with Oracle is advantageous.

• Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, financial statement analysis, and management reporting.

• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong abilities in stakeholder relationship management.

• Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a results-oriented approach.

• Bachelor’s degree is required; a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.

• An MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement savings plan

• Flexible paid vacation