Associate Director, Partnership Finance

IQVIA; Livingston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of clinical research services is looking for an Associate Director in Partnership Finance to direct financial planning and accounting practices. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and 7+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with GAAP, developing business strategies, and providing financial reporting. This role requires strong leadership and project management skills, with technical proficiency in financial software. Join us and contribute to improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Qualifications

• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in business analysis, accounting, and finance.
• Proven experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry.
• Recognized professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA or CIMA).

Responsibilities

• Direct financial planning and accounting practices for business functions.
• Develop business metrics supporting strategic planning.
• Provide financial reporting to stakeholders.
• Identify risks/opportunities and offer recommendations.

Skills

Business analysis

Accounting

Finance

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Financial Management

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Financial application software

US GAAP

Job description

Associate Director, Partnership Finance page is loaded## Associate Director, Partnership Financelocations: Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom: Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R1509896**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. • 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. • 7 years of progressively responsible experience in business analysis, accounting and finance.• Proven experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry, ideally within a complex, matrix organization. • Strong knowledge of US GAAP. • 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. • Recognized professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA or CIMA).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 atIQVIA 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.