Sr Manager, Operational Finance

Precision for Medicine
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

Candidates with project finance experience in the CRO industry and strong cross-functional collaboration skills will find this hybrid operational finance role suitable.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years in project finance and CRO industry experience
    — “A minimum of eight years’ experience in project finance to include a working knowledge of all project budgets”
  • Professionals adept at cross-functional collaboration and client-facing finance processes
    — “Actively participate in the monthly project review meetings and act as the financial lead at the Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with clients”
  • Individuals with a background in financial reporting and variance analysis
    — “Produce monthly comprehensive financial metrics to the CFO and Executive Director of Operational Finance”

Things to consider

  • Travel to sponsor locations is expected, which may impact remote flexibility
    — “Occasional travel to sponsor locations for QBR’s and F2F meetings”
  • The role involves working with intercompany teams, requiring coordination across multiple units
    — “Work with the various intercompany Finance Teams in order to continuously align on the following”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with revenue recognition and financial contract reviews on your resume
    — “Provide support to the Executive Director of Operational Finance in the review of contract documents”
  • Emphasize your ability to train and mentor financial analysts
    — “Manage, mentor, and provide training to the financial analysts in all areas of finance project support”
  • Showcase your expertise in project financial processes and efficiency improvements
    — “Design, develop, and implement project financial processes to increase the efficiencies of operations”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of EVA and its application in project management
    — “Perform monthly EVA’s in conjunction with the Project Directors/Project Managers”
  • Include examples of preparing invoicing worksheets and managing project budgets
    — “Assist in the preparation of the monthly invoicing worksheet which is the source document for client invoicing”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate and timely financial reporting
  • efficient project financial processes
  • successful financial support for operational teams
Typical background
8+ years of experience in project financedegree in Accounting/Finance

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial AnalysisProject FinanceEarned Value AnalysisFinancial Contract Review

Preferred

MBACPA

Stack & domain

Project FinanceFinancial Project Management SupportEarned Value Analysis (eva)Financial Contract ReviewMentorshipTrainingCollaborationLeadershipFinanceHealthcare

About the role

Original posting from Precision for Medicine via Greenhouse

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is a hybrid between managing the financial support of the operational project teams and supporting the financial month-end close through units achieved for revenue recognition, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

Manage, mentor, and provide training to the financial analysts in all areas of finance project support

Design, develop, and implement project financial processes to increase the efficiencies of operations in order to produce accurate and timely reporting in order to achieve the desired results

Produce monthly comprehensive financial metrics to the CFO and Executive Director of Operational Finance that includes, but not limited to: revenue recognition, forecasting, variance analysis, project utilization vs. project costing, consultant spend analysis, and pass through/vendor spend as compared to budget

Work with the various intercompany Finance Teams in order to continuously align on the following, but not limited to: project budgets, monthly revenue, backlog, and intercompany agreements

Support the project teams in all financial areas associated with running a clinical trial

Assist in the preparation of the monthly invoicing worksheet which is the source document for client invoicing and source of revenue recognition

Perform variance analysis comparing forecasted revenue to actual revenue in order to identify gaps, changes in scope, etc.

Review work orders and change order budgets in comparison with actual activities in order to help identify out of scope activities. This includes, but not limited to:  client, vendor, and CRO partner agreements

Perform monthly EVA’s in conjunction with the Project Directors/Project Managers

Actively participate in the monthly project review meetings and act as the financial lead at the Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with clients

Provide support to the Executive Director of Operational Finance in the review of contract documents (statements of work and change orders)

Work with the other members of the Finance Team to ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information

Collaborate with others in Finance to support overall department goals and objectives.

Responds to inquiries from the CFO and Executive Director of Operational Finance regarding financial results, special reporting requests and ad hoc analyses relating to projects

Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow and internal controls

REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related business field

A minimum of eight years’ experience in project finance to include a working knowledge of all project budgets, financial project management support, Earned Value Analysis (“EVA”) analysis, and financial contract review

Direct experience in working with sponsors

CRO industry experience

Occasional travel to sponsor locations for QBR’s and F2F meetings and local travel to the Precisions Office for meetings should be anticipated

Preferred:

MBA or CPA

Quick Books

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.Reasonable estimate of the current range$135,000—$160,000 USD

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Source: Precision for Medicine careers (Greenhouse)

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