Senior Project Finance Analyst

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Conduct variance analysis of actual figures, forecasts, and budgets to pinpoint change drivers, scope creep, and emerging risks.

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

• Assist in enhancing departmental forecasting and planning processes by employing clear and justifiable assumptions.

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

• Provide proactive financial insights to facilitate informed decision-making by operational leadership.

• Enhance financial processes, controls, and reporting standards.

• Develop and monitor trial operations KPIs and metrics that connect operational performance to financial results.

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

• Convert complex financial and operational data into actionable insights for stakeholders without a finance background.

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

• Create executive-ready presentations that summarize portfolio performance, risks, and actionable recommendations.

• Assist with ad hoc analyses and special projects for Finance, Clinical Operations, and executive leadership.

• Work collaboratively with Project Management, Clinical Operations, Data Management, and Finance teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent is required.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is necessary.

• Strong expertise in project finance within a Clinical Research Organization (CRO) setting is essential.

• Exceptional analytical and presentation skills are required.

• Ability to engage effectively with department heads and senior operational leaders.

• Experience in portfolio-level financial analysis, forecasting, budget performance assessment, margin analysis, and financial controls is needed.

• Proven experience in conducting variance analysis across actuals, forecasts, and budgets.

• Familiarity with project lifecycles, contract and budget mechanics, and financial drivers in clinical trials is important.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, scenario analysis, and the management of large datasets.

• Proficient in Power BI or similar business intelligence/visualization tools.

• Experience in managing or analyzing clinical trial portfolios and complex project financials is preferred.

• Strong financial and analytical aptitude is necessary.

• Capability to distill complex data into concise narratives and actionable recommendations.

• A keen attention to detail coupled with a strategic, portfolio-level perspective is essential.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.