Sr. Financial Analyst

Location: Morrisville, NC, United States Summary Serves as a Sr. Financial Analyst on the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis team, providing centralized and consolidated reporting supporting the IT organization. This position works closely with senior leadership and reports to the Manager FP&A, producing financial and other business analysis, interpretation, and investigation of data. Ensures all reporting activities are accurate and prepared within established timelines. Job Responsibilities Support the Finance Manager in providing ongoing financial support and partnership to the IT Team, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Partner with accounting, finance, and procurement teams on billing initiatives. Distribute and assist with the interpretation of key financial reports to cost center owners. Build relationships, including influencing and rapport skills. Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. Assist in ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close. Prepare monthly intercompany account reconciliations and required journal entries; ensure invoices are sent to intercompany partners. Analyze expenses, ensuring accurate coding, adequacy of accruals, and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities. Facilitate positive relationships with General Ledger team members, including international accounting personnel, and participate in cross-functional teams as needed. Track budgets and support presentations to Executive Leadership teams. Assist with loading annual budgets and quarterly forecasts into Oracle. Lead special projects as assigned, emphasizing attention to detail. Qualifications BS/BA degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Progressive accounting experience, preferably within CRO or pharmaceutical industry. Experience working in an internationally oriented organization and knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Experience with large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; Oracle Financial experience preferred. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Effective presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills with a team-oriented approach. Cooperative and collaborative working with employees, management, and external agencies. Diplomatic issue resolution skills. Strong work ethic, professional attitude, reliable; strong problem-solving, research, and data analysis skills. Ability to act independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, and voice mail. Strong written and spoken English. Physical Requirements Occasionally move within the office to access filing cabinets, office equipment, etc.; maintain a stationary position for prolonged periods; occasionally lift, carry, or move office items and packages weighing 10–35 pounds; constantly operate a computer and other office productivity equipment; perceive and assess written materials for prolonged periods; frequently communicate on the phone, by email, and in‑person. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment with standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The noise level is low; it is a largely sedentary role.

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