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, focusing on budget health, forecast accuracy, margin performance, and risk identification.

• Oversee financial aspects of 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 pinpoint drivers of change, scope creep, and potential risks.

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

• Enhance and support departmental forecasting and planning processes by employing clear and supportable assumptions.

• Track budget consumption, earned value indicators, and the impact of change orders across portfolios.

• Provide forward-looking insights to assist operational leadership in making proactive financial decisions.

• Contribute to the continuous enhancement of financial processes, controls, and reporting standards.

• Develop and maintain KPIs and measures for trial operations that connect operational performance with financial outcomes.

• Utilize Excel and Power BI to design scalable dashboards and analyses that facilitate 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 within Clinical Solutions, aiding in planning, performance reviews, 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) along with 5 years of relevant experience.

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

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

• Proficient 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 skills, with a record of presenting to senior leaders and department heads.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible working arrangements and supportive work culture.