Assoc. Dir., GPSS Finance Operations

IQVIA ,
Reading, Berkshire

Overview

Job Description

IQVIA is the leading human data science company focused on helping healthcare clients find unparalleled insights and better solutions for patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness the power of healthcare data, domain expertise, transformative technology, and advanced analytics to drive healthcare forward. Job Profile Summary: 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. Responsibilities: 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. Directs all aspects of planning and estimation processes related to annual budgeting and strategic plans as well as monthly forecasts. May develop pricing strategies, policies and analysis. Provides monthly financial reporting to constituencies. Serves as key focal point between the head of the business/function supported and the regional CFO or next line management to ensure the business/function is synchronized with the regional plan. 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. Reviews and analyzes new business initiatives and investments to ensure that they conform with local and IQVIA strategic vision and achieve or exceed minimum return on investment requirements. May act as an office manager. Manages HR, legal, IT, tax and treasury specific financial analysis. Minimum Required Education and Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 5 - 7 years of prior relevant experience. Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one department or multiple related departments. Graduate degree or equivalent preferred - in Finance, Accounting or Financial Management Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in business analysis, accounting and finance. Skills and Abilities: 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. Required Certifications: CPA - Certified Public Accountant: CPA or other professional financial certification Join Us Making a positive impact on human health takes insight, curiosity, and intellectual courage. It takes brave minds, pushing the boundaries to transform healthcare. Regardless of your role, you will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and ultimately improve outcomes for patients. Forge a career with greater purpose, make an impact, and never stop learning. IQVIA is an EEO Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled IQVIA, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to submit an application for employment or otherwise participate in the application process should contact IQVIA's Talent Acquisition team at workday_recruiting@iqvia.com to arrange for such an accommodation.