Financial Analyst – Global Regulatory Affairs

Job description:

Your Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Reporting:

• Prepare and oversee GRA expense and headcount demand planning and forecasting.
• Track expenditures, manage registration fee invoicing, and coordinate cross-charging processes.
• Perform budget planning, forecasting, and consolidation using systems like BPC/Clarity.
• Create financial status updates and perform variance analyses for GRA Leadership Teams and stakeholders.

Operational Support:

• Ensure accurate preparation of accruals for annual close and monthly reporting.
• Support vendor resourcing activities, including contract management and expense tracking.
• Oversee service purchases, prepare purchase orders in ARIBA, and monitor invoice tracking.
• Maintain labor tracking and reporting for GRA projects in Clarity/Smartcore.

Compliance & Process Improvement:

• Ensure financial controls comply with company standards and local requirements.
• Streamline processes and support GRA with technical issues in SAP/Serrala and related systems.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators across global regions.
• Act as the liaison to global/local finance departments, addressing accounting and operational queries.

Requirements:

Your Background:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Proficiency in SAP; familiarity with Serrala, Ariba, and Clarity/Smartcore is a plus.

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analytics tools.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral, with a proactive and service-oriented mindset.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Wishes:

Ready to Apply?

If this role matches your expertise and aspirations, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send your CV to veronika.nakev@swisslinx.com.

Compensation benefits:

What’s on Offer:

• Opportunity to work on impactful financial operations within a leading global organization.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and grow your career.