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Provides financial analysis and support of a Center of Excellence within the US Healthcare Solutions. Develop strategic plans, monthly forecasts and the annual budget. Performs monthly analysis of financial results and analyzes key financial indicators that provide both financial and business insight to senior management. Monitors and reports on areas of operational risk and/or opportunity. Provides guidance to financial information systems group in terms of monthly financial submissions, maintenance of financial database, reporting structure and system infrastructure. Participates in various ad-hoc requests within the business and the broader finance function. Interacts with senior management on various financial analyses.

Essential Functions

•  Provide ongoing P&L management and operating expense controlling through monthly cost analysis
• Partner with Business leaders to Identify both top and bottom-line risks and opportunities within the business
• Assist in the preparation of monthly forecasts and the annual budget
• Conduct detailed variance analyses
• Coordinate tasks related to the administration of the financial accounting system 
• Process transactions related to the accounting systems and controls
•  Maintain general ledger; prepare monthly journal entries and compile all source documentation related to financial reporting
• Be familiar with, and ensure compliance with, internal financial accounting procedures and policies
• Ensure all financial and accounting records are thoroughly maintained and complete in preparation for independent audits
• Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Prepare monthly / quarterly financial presentations for senior leadership
• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasts and plan
• Perform ad-hoc analyses and projects upon request

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting/Finance required with a minimum of (3-5) years’ experience in accounting, financial and/or analytical experience
• Chartered Accountant preferred, but not required
• Must be IT literate with experience of financial reporting or accounting packages and databases
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong leadership and focus
• Knowledge of General Ledger accounting and technical accounting skills
• Exposure to a monthly close process, budgeting & forecasting requirements of a publicly traded company
• Financial systems experience including but not limited to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (SAP, Hyperion- Essbase, SalesForce)
• Ability to identify financial issues and recommend mitigating actions
• Strong project management skills and the ability to translate business issues into financial requirements
• Experience with complex financial modeling
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and business situations
• Experience partnering with commercial & operational business leaders
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional teams including HR, Operations, and Sales

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com