FP&A Analyst

Description:

We are looking for:

FP&A Analyst: to provide assistance with the financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting process to support strategic decision making across the organisation. The role will also provide key financial support to various stakeholders across the organisation. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modelling skills with a solid understanding of accounting principles and excellent communication skills.

At Pharmaron we offer:

* Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting!

* Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!

* A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!

Key roles and responsibilities:

1. Reporting:

* Assist in the preparation and review of revenue forecast.

* Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances and opportunities to present to key stakeholders.

* Continuously strive to improve the relevancy and quality of reports.

* Respond to financial queries from BU’s and other key stakeholders.

2. Budgeting and Forecasting:

* Assist in the timely preparation, consolidation and presentation of annual budgets, forecasts and long-range plans.

* Support various business stakeholders in the preparation of accurate budget and forecast data ensuring timescales are adhered to.

* Improve and design models to increase efficiency in the preparation of annual Budgets and quarterly forecasts.

3. Projects:

* Assist in the development and maintenance of financial models for various BU’s and projects (both Capex and non-Capex)

* Assist in the reporting of projects against Budgets or forecasts to provide accurate financial analysis of project delivery.

4. Ad-hoc support:

* Ad-hoc reporting, financial analysis and projects as required.

Requirements:

* You will ideally be a qualified accountant or studying towards your final exams.

* Minimum 2 years of experience working in a FP&A team or business partnering role.

* Excellent people skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with colleagues across the organisation.

* First class Microsoft Excel skills

* Excellent analytical skills and attention to details.

* A self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.

* Recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA

* Access Dimensions and Focal Point accounting software

* Experience of ERP systems

* Experience of modelling

Our Company: “We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges”.

We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.

Pharmaron acquired the Hoddesdon campus, consisting of several purpose built scientific and administrative buildings together with a purpose built conference area in February 2017. The research building has more than 5,000m2 of premier R&D space and houses an established Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Drug Discovery teams. In addition, a Formulation Development team was also recently established. The Hoddesdon site has state-of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard facilities for the development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Formulation Development (FD) and Process Chemistry (PC).

* We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.

* We offer state of the art working environment on site.

* We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.

Why Should You Apply?

* This is an opportunity for you as a FP&A Analyst professional to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department.

* Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards.

* To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.

Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 20,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China