Senior Project Finance Analyst

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Conduct variance analyses of actuals, forecasts, and budgets to pinpoint change drivers, scope creep, and emerging risks.

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

• Enhance and support departmental forecasting and planning processes using well-founded, supportable assumptions.

• Track budget utilization, earned value metrics, and the impacts of change orders across portfolios.

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

• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of financial processes, controls, and reporting standards.

• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for trial operations that connect operational performance to financial results.

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

• Transform complex financial and operational data into straightforward, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to the heads of Clinical Solutions departments in planning, performance assessments, and strategic initiatives.

• Prepare and present executive-ready materials summarizing portfolio performance, risks, and recommendations.

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

• Work in collaboration with Project Management, Clinical Operations, Data Management, and Finance teams to synchronize operational execution and financial reporting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent, along with 5 years of relevant experience.

• Solid background in project finance within a Contract Research Organization (CRO) environment.

• Exceptional analytical and presentation skills.

• Capability to engage credibly with department heads and senior operational leaders.

• Proficient in portfolio-level financial analysis, forecasting, budget performance, margin analysis, and financial controls.

• Experienced in project financial oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

• Skilled in conducting variance analysis and recognizing scope creep and financial risks.

• Familiar with trial operations KPIs linking operational performance to financial outcomes.

• Proficient in Excel and Power BI for creating dashboards and analyses.

• Strong financial and analytical acumen.

• Ability to distill complex data into clear narratives and actionable recommendations.

• Keen attention to detail and a strategic portfolio-level perspective.

• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.