Director, Early Phase Operations Finance
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Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.
Why Worldwide
We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed.We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.Join us!
What Director, Early Phase Operations Finance Dept does at Worldwide
The Director, Early PhaseOperations Finance is responsible forforecasting and accountingforEarly Phase projectrevenue. Theywill have strong links to the Project Delivery function to ensure all risksand project specific information is captured and willpartnerwith the FP&A function to ensureaccurate and appropriate compilation of information for Senior Management reporting.The role is a catalyst for strategic direction and decision-making support by fostering business partnerships, maintaining business stewardship and creating functional excellence partnering with senior leadership to achieve financial and business objectives.
What you will do- Responsible for Revenue Curves and Modelling including ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Partner with Project Delivery team to gain knowledgeand understanding on project or portfolio risks including analysis of testing of the Quality of our Project Backlog
- Drive transparencyof the deferred/unbilledrevenue process and ensuring accurate recording of any deferred or accrued revenue positions and alignment with the accounting teams.
- Partner with EVP, Business Leads and PM to resolve unbilled balances with a potential recovery risk.
- Ensures the resolution of client escalations and payment or discount negotiations with support fromsenior Finance leaders.
- Strong analytical & data analysis skills.
- Ability to interpret and link data to ensure appropriate accounting treatment of operational information.
- Ability to function as an effectiveandrespected partner to internal clients.
- Confidenceto handle sensitive information and make sound judgements.
- Able to handle multipletaskswhile still delivering high quality results.
- Developed influencing skills in a global environment with the ability to work with people in diverse cultures and roles.
- Strong organizational and project administration skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of finance and accounting experience and minimum of 5 years of supervisory responsibility.
- Experience within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment is preferred.
- Strong financial accounting knowledge and the use of accounting systems.
- Prior experience working within a leveraged, PE ownedorganizationis preferred.
- Demonstrated experience of implementing change initiatives within a growing organization.
- Strong leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
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