The role of the Senior Project Finance Analyst (PFA) at Cytel is to support project teams financially while supporting the broader finance goals of the organization. To do this, PFAs will be the finance lead for all assigned studies. The finance lead is in turn responsible for:

• Partnering with the teams to provide forecasting support. This will include supporting input, review, and analysis of the forecasting tool. Understanding the forecast, the forecast trends, and the impact of the forecast on the broader organization will be key for success.

• Supporting invoicing and cash flow for all assigned studies. This will include a review and understanding of the cash position and what is being done to support improvement as needed.

• Validation of financial systems to confirm the study has been set up properly and updated as needed in the master systems.

• Reviewing with project manager and/or team monthly project finances. This includes understanding the rationale for the issues and potential resolutions along with the overall impact on the study and company. Strategically working with the project team to determine the next steps to recover work or reduce cost overruns.

• Provide ongoing support for aligning resourcing with project forecast of contracted hours.

• Support any client and internal project reporting needs.

• Works with internal leadership including project managers, project leads, finance managers, and higher levels of management to support financial risks, escalations, and resolutions.

What is Cytel looking for in a Senior Project Finance Analyst?

• A fast learner of new processes, projects, and new systems.

• An experienced organizer and planner who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• A critical thinker who is also able to problem solve, deal with ambiguity and analyze data to complete risk assessments.

• An experienced communicator in both written and oral forms that enjoys working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business/Finance or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years related experience

• Project Finance experience and CRO knowledge

• Experience with Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint (basic), Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)

Preferred Qualifications and Preferred Technical Skills:

• High Knowledge of percent complete accounting

• High Knowledge of Financial Statement analysis

Cytel Inc. is an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.