Associate Director, Project Finance

at IQVIA in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Overview

Directs financial planning and accounting practices including budgeting, costing, financial analysis, and long-range forecasting for a mid-sized market or regional function(s). Partners with the business, providing subject matter expertise and direction for the business/function on financial and accounting issues.

Essential Functions

+ Will guide and inform the monthly investigator payment forecast cycle and support project finance requirements, including a review of accruals, costs incurred, contracts signed, and patients enrolled.

+ Collaborate with Investigator Payments Organization to create investigator fee reporting and forecasting tools to increase accuracy in study level backlogs.

+ Will have strong ability to develop and implement data analyses, data collection systems and other strategies to assist in expense level forecasting.Comfort in acquiring data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems.

+ Familiarity with analytical approaches to design, develop, and evaluate predictive models.

+ Understands business partner/client markets and translates strategy into proactive plans to enable successful achievement of business results.

+ Ensures that the recording, measurement and reporting of all financial transactions adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), internal IQVIA corporate policies and procedures, government regulations and local business requirements.

+ Develops specific business metrics that support timely and actionable information flow for daily operational and long-term strategic planning purposes.

+ Directs all aspects of planning and estimation processes related to annual budgeting and strategic plans as well as monthly forecasts.

+ Serves as key focal point between the head of the business/function supported and the regional CFO or next line management to ensure the business/function is synchronized with the regional plan.

+ Ensures achievement of business financial targets by monitoring spending, providing insight, and early warning.

+ Identifies and monitors areas of risk and/or opportunity and their financial impact on the business.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred in finance, accounting, or financial management.

+ Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, and tactics within one department or multiple related departments.

+ 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in business analysis, accounting, and finance.

+ Strong knowledge of US GAAP.

+ Knowledge of financial systems.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong leadership and focus.

+ Proven record of results working with senior management.

+ Strong project management skills and the ability to translate business challenges into financial requirements.

+ Technical proficiency with financial application software is essential.

+ Familiarity with data analytics tools such as Power BI and Spotfire.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA’s ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status. https://jobs.iqvia.com/covid-19-vaccine-status

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $101,200.00 – $172,300.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

IQVIA is a world leader in using data, technology, advanced analytics, and expertise to help customers drive healthcare – and human health – forward. Together with the companies we serve, we are enabling a more modern, more effective and more efficient healthcare system, and creating breakthrough solutions that transform business and patient outcomes.

To get there, it takes diverse skills and a curiosity to explore new possibilities. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA, including our colleagues at Q² Solutions, contributes to our shared goal of improving human health. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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