About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst (Clinical Solutions) based in Mexico.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive financial support to project teams throughout the clinical trial lifecycle, including project budgeting, financial monitoring, forecasting, and performance analysis
- Prepare monthly invoicing worksheets that serve as the foundation for client invoicing and revenue recognition
- Conduct variance analyses comparing forecasted revenue with actual results
- Review work orders, project budgets, and change order budgets against actual project activities
- Perform monthly Earned Value Analysis (EVA) in collaboration with Project Directors and Project Managers
- Participate in monthly project review meetings, providing financial insights and recommendations
- Assist the Executive Director of Operational Finance with contractual documentation, including statements of work and change orders
- Collaborate with the Company Accountant on general ledger activities, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end, quarterly, and year-end closing
- Ensure monthly financial information is reported accurately and on schedule
- Respond to financial inquiries from senior finance leadership, including the CFO
- Identify opportunities to improve financial workflows, reporting procedures, and internal controls
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline
- At least 5 years of experience in general ledger accounting and financial reporting, including accounting cycle, project budgets, project financial management, Earned Value Analysis, and contract review
- Solid understanding of the clinical trial project lifecycle
- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, bank reconciliations, and closing procedures
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications, with experience using QuickBooks or comparable accounting software
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, investigate budget variances, and communicate financial insights
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and adaptable approach
- Willingness to undertake occasional domestic and international travel
- MBA preferred
- CPA designation in North America or equivalent local qualification is an advantage
- Previous experience in the Contract Research Organization (CRO) industry preferred
Conditions
- Fully remote work for eligible candidates based in Canada, Brazil, and Mexico
- Professional development opportunities
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Career growth