Senior Finance Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and deliver comprehensive financial analysis at the portfolio level for Clinical Solutions departments, covering budget health, forecast accuracy, margin performance, and risk identification.

• Oversee financial management for projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from award to closeout, ensuring compliance with financial best practices and internal controls.

• Conduct variance analysis (actuals vs. forecast vs. budget) to determine change drivers, scope creep, and potential risks.

• Collaborate with project finance teams to maintain consistency and integrity of project-level data that feeds into portfolio reporting.

• Aid in enhancing departmental forecasting and planning processes by utilizing clear, supportable assumptions.

• Track budget usage, earned value indicators, and the effects of change orders across portfolios.

• Offer forward-looking insights to facilitate proactive financial decision-making by operational leadership.

• Contribute to ongoing improvements in financial processes, controls, and reporting standards.

• Develop and manage trial operations KPIs and metrics that connect operational performance to financial results (e.g., enrollment pace relative to burn, milestone progress compared to revenue, site activity in relation to cost).

• Utilize Excel and Power BI to design scalable dashboards and analyses that aid in portfolio governance and executive reviews.

• Convert complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders outside of finance.

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to department heads in Clinical Solutions, assisting with planning, performance evaluations, and strategic initiatives.

• Prepare and present high-quality presentations and executive-ready materials that summarize portfolio performance, risks, and recommendations.

• Assist with ad hoc analyses and special projects as requested by Finance leadership, Clinical Operations leadership, or executive management.

• Work closely with Project Management, Clinical Operations, Data Management, and Finance teams to ensure alignment between operational execution and financial reporting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or its international equivalent) plus 5 years of relevant experience.

• A degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (or its international equivalent).

• Roughly 5-8 years of pertinent experience in project finance, FP&A, or operational finance, with a strong preference for experience in the CRO or clinical research sector.

• Proven experience in managing or analyzing clinical trial portfolios and complex project financials.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, scenario analysis, handling large data sets).

• Familiarity with Power BI or similar business intelligence/visualization tools.

• Excellent presentation and communication abilities, with experience presenting to senior leaders and department heads.

• Strong understanding of the financial drivers of clinical trials, project lifecycles, and contract/budget mechanics.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and continued education.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive company culture.