Description

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Come discover what our 25,000+ employees already know: work here matters everywhere. We're a growing and evolving biopharmaceutical industry leader, which means you'll have endless opportunities to work with experts around the world and build the career you've dreamed of. 
As a part of the Syneos Health team, you'll help us deliver results for a rewarding reason - we improve patients' lives around the world. Because to us, a patient isn't just a number, they're our family, friends, and neighbors.

Why Syneos Health
*    #SyneosHealthLife means we're committed to our Total Self culture - where everyone can authentically be themselves. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we know every person's unique contributions make a difference. 
*    We believe our success is a direct result of the people who are driving it - you! We value your dedication to care for our customers and patients, so we want to focus on taking care of you. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits program encompassing your total health - physical, mental and financial. 
*    We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives - we're able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong. 

JOB SUMMARY
Serves as an integral member of the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis team. Position works closely with executive leadership across the
company and reports to Sr. Director FP&A. Contributes to the development and achievement of the organization's strategic goals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Primary contact within FP&A for the assigned Corporate SG&A Function, working closely with the functional leaders to provide business finance support on Budgeting, Forecasting and spend management.
2. Perform key month end analysis to explain Actual Vs Budgeted performance that helps with effective cost management.
3. Primary point of contact for maintaining and tracking corporate investment plan and financial performance of Tech Projects including monthly Capitalization and accrual exercise. 
4. Partner with the project managers and budget owners to support with the business case preparation and submission for Finance leadership / CFO approval. 
5. Oversee the Financial management / resource planning for Tech Projects to support with review and tracking of budgeted spend and resource plan. 
6. Distribute and assist with interpretation of key financial reports including KPIs post month end, to the functional leaders and communicate actions needed.

7. Support Finance Director to provide ongoing financial support to Corporate; ensure management of tight timelines and ad hoc request including Quarterly reporting.
8. Assist with the process improvement opportunities and continue to refine quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting materials for executive leadership team as well as Corporate FP&A.
9. Actively manage and mentor Corporate FP&A analyst(s).
10. Additional activities include engaging on complex strategic initiatives, partnerships with functional leaders, strategic planning, and other similar transactions.

Qualifications

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS: 

• BA/BS degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent related education and experience; plus, a moderate, progressive financial experience, preferably within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment. 
• 5+ years working in Business Finance or FP&A Capacity
• Strong analytic, communication and computer skills needed utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, and voicemail.
• Proficiency with accounting software packages is necessary and Oracle Finance experience preferred. 
• SOX experience preferred and solid understanding of GAAP required.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is essential.

AtSyneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance.  The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time.  Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $139,600. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position.  Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Syneos Health has a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy.  We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated.  Additionally, certain local governments or Syneos Health customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees.  These employees are required to submit proof of vaccination to Syneos Health and maintain compliance with these requirements.

Get to know Syneos Health
Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you'll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

Additional Information:
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive.  The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities.  Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description.  The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above.   Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract.  Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.  Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.  The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.