We are vital links between an idea for a new medicine and the people who need it. We are the people of PPD — thousands of employees in locations worldwide connected by tenacity and passion for our purpose: to improve health. You will be joining a truly collaborative and winning culture as we strive to bend the time and cost curve of delivering life-saving therapies to patients.

Our global Clinical department consists of colleagues with institutional knowledge, in-depth therapeutic experience, and robust operational tools. Together, we help clients define and develop clinical programs, minimize delays, and execute high-quality, cost-efficient clinical studies.

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.

As an Operations Finance Analyst, you will contribute to the achievement of financial and business objectives through accurate and timely reporting of revenue and costs for an assigned portfolio of projects and work cross-functionally with operations, contracts and proposals, and finance throughout the project lifecycle.

Summarized Purpose:

Contributes to the achievement of financial and business objectives through accurate and timely reporting of revenue and costs for assigned portfolio of projects. Works cross-functionally with operations, contracts and proposals, and finance throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Functions:

• Administers the daily financial management of project portfolio consisting of single service contracts and/or tactical accounts.
• Identifies issues related to contract modifications, contract values, and contract deliverables.
• Performs analysis of budget to actual data on monthly, quarterly, and annual bases and for revenue calculations and forecasting.
• Analyzes cost assignments, ensuring that all assigned projects adhere to accepted cost accounting standards.
• Performs regular profitability and cash flow analysis on assigned projects.
• Performs reconciliations costs and revenues recognized for assigned projects.
• Tracks and maintains project information and budgets within the project accounting system.
• Coordinates with support staff to ensure sponsors are invoiced in a timely and accurate manner.

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 0-2 years).

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to function as an effective and respected partner to internal clients
• Proven ability to be analytical and handle data effectively
• Confidence to handle sensitive information and make sound recommendations
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while still delivering high quality results
• Good analytical and quantitative skills and ability to handle data effectively
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and project administration skills
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation of data
• Solid understanding of accounting/financial principles and regulations/legal requirements

Working Environment:

PPD, part of Thermo Fisher 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.

Our 4i Values:

Integrity – Innovation – Intensity – Involvement

If you resonate with our 4i values above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, submit your application – we’d love to hear from you!

The salary range estimated for this position is $46,000.00 - $65,000.00/annually. This position will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Actual compensation will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our US colleagues and their families can count on, which generally includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan
• A wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts and commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and volunteer time off in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan