Job Title: Financial Analyst II (Cost Accounting/Reporting)

Pay Range: $40-$45/hr (based on experience)

Contract: 6 months with possibility of extension

Location: Worcester, MA (Hybrid; 2 days onsite, 3 days remote)

Client's Industry: Pharmaceutical

Purpose:

The Financial Analyst is primarily responsible for supporting the Day-to-day FP&A activities of the company's Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control organization. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this role will support Finance activities primarily within the site.

Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day business activities which include tracking of operational spend, headcount and general accounting activities.
• Assist with month-end processes for which include but not limited to creating schedules, reconciliations and assisting with journal entries.
• Partner with key stakeholders across the function to drive operational cost saving initiatives and provide value add insight.
• Support Finance leadership with key business reporting cycles (Latest Best Estimate, Plan Update, Long Range Plan, and Annual Plan)
• Develop and implement dashboards and reports required for business continuity.
• Ad hoc support (creating reports and dashboards) for the Biologics Research Drive Manufacturing, Engineering and Contracting business

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be able to communicate effectively, possess strong analytical skills, manage multiple and time sensitive deliverables across a highly matrixed organization. The individual will also possess strong business partnership skills and collaborate effectively with key stakeholders. Ultimately a successful candidate will display a balance of hard and soft skills, including the ability to problem solve and respond quickly to changing business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Economics required.
• Minimum 4 years related finance experience preferably within a large organization.
• Strong Excel skills