Senior Financial Analyst

About Inizio

Inizio is a global partner with over 10,500 experts operating in more than 50 countries. We support health and life science companies by turning science into strategy and executing across the product and patient journey.

Role Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst provides advanced financial analysis, reporting and commercial insight to support strategic and operational decision-making across the business. Working closely with Finance Business Partners, agency leadership, Divisional FP&A and Global Finance Services, the role owns the end-to-end financial reporting package for assigned agencies or business units, ensuring reporting is accurate, insightful and delivered on time.

The Senior Financial Analyst has accountability for the integrity, quality and delivery of the complete management reporting package, providing meaningful insight that supports business performance and decision-making.

Here's what you'll be doing

Financial Reporting & Ownership

• Own the monthly financial reporting package for assigned agencies or business units.
• Ensure the completeness, accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet and key performance metrics.
• Produce insightful monthly, quarterly and ad hoc management reports for business leadership.
• Review financial information prepared by Global Finance Services and Financial Analysts, ensuring reporting quality and consistency.
• Deliver commentary explaining financial performance, risks, opportunities and key business drivers.

Forecasting & Planning

• Lead forecasting activities for revenue, margin, utilisation, headcount and operating expenses for assigned entities.
• Support Finance Business Partners through budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support commercial decisions.
• Prepare business cases and investment analysis where required.

Business Insight & Performance Analysis

• Analyse profitability by client, project and business unit.
• Investigate financial variances and identify underlying performance drivers.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Support commercial decision-making through robust financial analysis.

Continuous Improvement

• Improve reporting quality, automation and planning processes.
• Enhance reporting tools, dashboards and financial models.
• Drive improvements in financial data quality and reporting efficiency.