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Job Purpose

The Finance Analyst is expected to establish him/herself as a “co-pilot”, along with the Project Leader (PL), in steering a set of projects to their targeted financial goals (e.g. revenue, profitability, cash flow, etc.). As such, the FA acquires an understanding of the project economics and profitability drivers. Under supervision, he/she assists in translating them into operational actions and proactively advising the PL on how to influence critical operational levers to positively impact project financials. The Finance Analyst is the "go-to" person for broader Finance understanding or insight into defined projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Accountability Supporting Activities
• Analysis & Reporting Create accurate, transparent, and timely financial analysis to support project leadership in the project decision making process; articulate financial implications of business decisions/choices, and provide retrospective analysis as well as drive forward-looking actions on simpler projects/contract types
• Put steps in place with project teams to ensure pass-thrus are managed within project budgets, including appropriate to trigger a change in scope as needed.
• Metrics Maintain, produce and communicate a relevant and impactful set of project financial metrics designed to support the evaluation of financial performance consistent with the project and contract types being managed. In partnership with PLs and project teams, prepare and conduct a monthly project review of performance, operational status, and outlook. The review will focus on the revenue forecast, labor, and margin, billing status, assumptions, and special contract items.
• Testing As required, complete all revenue control testing, SOX or audit-related.

Competencies

• Work hard to understand how the CRO industry works, and how their role brings value to Parexel
• Become engrained in the Finance organization and learn how to be a part of a team
• Be proactive about learning and delivering to the expectations of the Manager
• Develops a sense of professionalism and how to be a member of the professional work environment
• Develops the skill set needed for the position
• Provides effective financial support
• Develop skills to meet and exceed the expectations of Managers & Business Partners
• Works with Manager to build strength in analytical thought and work product
• Develops their time and work management skills

Communication & Partnering skills

• Expected feedback from Tech & Finance leadership
• Begins building relationships with business partners
• Asks questions to clarify delivery expectations of end-user
• Learns how to effectively communicate within Finance and the broader organization
• Asks good questions
• Adapts well to the professional work environment
• Communication skills have developed nicely
• Developed ability to work independently

Skills/Qualifications

• Prioritizes, sets expectations, and works in an efficient and disciplined manner.
• Thrives in a complex, fast-paced, matrix environment
• Strong experience with Excel and PowerPoint applications; experience with financial performance systems (e.g., Hyperion)
• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
• MBA Finance from premium Institute