Associate Director, Partnership Finance

Job Overview

Directs financial planning and accounting practices including: budgeting, costing, financial analysis, and long-range forecasting for a mid-sized market or regional function(s). Partners with the business, providing subject matter expertise and direction for the business/function on financial and accounting issues.

Essential Functions

• Understands business partner/client markets and translates strategy into proactive plans to enable successful achievement of business results.

• Ensures that the recording, measurement and reporting of all financial transactions adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), internal IQVIA corporate policies and procedures, government regulations and local business requirements.

• Develops specific business metrics that support timely and actionable information flow for daily operational and long-term strategic planning purposes.

• Support, and lead as appropriate, high profile negotiations that arise during service delivery from a financial nature

• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with the Business Development team and Senior Functional Leadership/ Therapeutic Area Heads

• May develop pricing strategies, policies, and analysis.

• Provides monthly financial reporting to constituencies.

• Assist in developing commercial offerings, including payment terms, schedules, Bonus/Penalty, and other client requests.

• Ensures achievement of business financial targets by monitoring spending, providing insight, and early warning.

• Identifies and monitors areas of risk and/or opportunity and their financial impact on the business.

• Ensure the provision of timely and value add risk assessments to the business for new and existing clients. Offer commercial recommendations and solutions to senior management.

• Partner externally with client Finance and Outsourcing counterparts, and internal with Pricing, Operations, Finance and Contracts.

• Negotiate, review and provide financial accrual reporting, as requested, by the client

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Finance, Accounting or Financial Management Pref

• Bachelor's Degree Req

• Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one department or multiple related departments.

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in business analysis, accounting and finance.

• Knowledge of financial systems.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong leadership and focus.

• Proven record of results working with senior management.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to translate business issues into financial requirements.

• Technical proficiency with financial application software is essential.

• High level of integrity and self-confidence.

To be eligible for this position, you must reside in the same country/sales region where the job is located.

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

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $80,400.00 - $223,900.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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