Remote-Sr Operations Finance Analyst

Job Description

PPD’s mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it’s you! We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright, and energetic teams.

Our colleagues in corporate strive for excellence in every task, at every moment. We are game changers seeking improvements to processes and more efficient ways of working or adapting to changing financial and industry environments.

As a Senior Operations Finance Analyst, you will contribute to the achievement of financial and business objectives through accurate and timely financial analysis and reporting for complex projects.

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and wellbeing of our employees.

Summarized Purpose

Contributes to the achievement of financial and business objectives through accurate and timely financial analysis and reporting for complex projects. Works cross-functionally with operations, contracts and proposals, and finance to resolve issues related to revenue, costs, contract values and billing.

Essential Functions
Recognizes revenue, generates forecasts, and performs project cost analysis for complex contracts and/or strategic partnership accounts.
Performs cash flow and variance analysis for assigned projects.
Prepares accurate project budgets.
Provides financial guidance to operations management and other staff.
Coordinates with support staff to ensure sponsors are invoiced in a timely and accurate manner.
Leads and participates in the analysis of cost assignments, ensuring all assigned projects adhere to accepted cost accounting standards.
Leads review and delivery of internal/external reporting.
Tracks and maintains project information and budgets within the project accounting system.
Reviews unit grid data with Project Managers and non-financial leads.
Performs financial and scope review for contract modifications.
Serves as a mentor and lead for team members.
Makes recommendations for process improvements and participates in special projects as assigned.
Job Qualification

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Project leadership and consultancy skills within ability to function as an effective and respected partner to internal clients
Advanced knowledge of accounting/financial principles and best practices
Ability to apply advanced knowledge, skills, and expertise to analysis
Good business acumen with ability to understand complex organizational structures and environments
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
Advanced level of skill in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation of data
Ability to work with ambiguity and complexity
Demonstrated executive presence and good presentation skills
Ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Working Environment

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

PPD Defining Principles
– We have a strong will to win – We earn our customer’s trust – We are gamechangers – We do the right thing – We are one PPD –

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you!