Project Finance Analyst

For the past 20 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. As the world’s largest RCO (Research Consulting Organization), ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners’ most high-profile drug and device programs.

Due to growth, we are looking for four (4) Project Finance Analyst's, based in Serbia for a new team 'build out' to support multiple service lines under the global Project Finance Team.

We are specifically looking for individuals with experience working within a Contract Research Organisation (CRO).

As a Project Finance Analyst at ProPharma, you will be responsible for the overall financial health of projects within the assigned service line business and end to end administration of the project lifecycle, this will include revenue review, backlog forecasting, project profitability, change orders, and other reporting.

This role will function as the primary contact and financial advisor between Operations, Business Development, and Finance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Review contracts and change order financial terms.

• Reviews revenue monthly under assigned Service Line.

• Develop and maintain project backlog forecasts.

• Oversight of Contract/Budget functionality within Workday.

• Month End variance analysis and commentary to support revenue, hours, rev/h, and other trending to identify risks and opportunities to management.

• Partner with the Project Managers/Functional Leads/BD within the Service Line to support the projects and assist with reporting and the Change Order process.

• May perform other country/regional accounting duties to support the month end close process.

• Other projects/duties as necessary to support the Global Project Finance team.

Necessary Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Workday systems preferred.

• Demonstrating an understanding of financial accounting principles.

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to change, ability to multitask with attention to detail.

• Demonstrates strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Educational Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Business Economics, Accountancy or similar training

Experience Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience in a comparable position

• Clinical Research (CRO)/Pharmaceutical experience ESSENTIAL