Project Finance Senior Analyst in Manchester

We are looking for a Project Finance Senior Analyst to join our Global Financial Services (GFS) organization at Inizio. This role supports the financial operations of the business, with a particular focus on Order to Cash related activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to contribute as a trusted partner within complex order to cash activities of a global organization. You’ll contribute operational excellence to accurate client billing, process improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced and evolving environment. Based out of our Manchester, UK office and operating on a hybrid basis, the position reports to Project Finance leadership (Supervisor or Team Lead).

Key Responsibilities

• Process Support: Coordinate process transitions and knowledge transfer across teams, contributing to documentation and scalable practices.
• Project Finance Operations: Maintain and update project systems, ensuring accurate financial reporting. Lead complex billing and reconciliation activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Identify and resolve systemic issues and inefficiencies in project setup or invoicing.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Drive collaboration with cross‑functional teams to support the Order to Cash process and respond to queries.
• Compliance & Controls: Support adherence to SLAs, finance policies, and internal controls including SOX compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Major contributor to process enhancements by identifying simplification opportunities and supporting automation initiatives.
• Team Culture: Encourage by example a collaborative, high‑performance team environment. Mentor new hires.
• Other: Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To The Role

• Experience: 4 years in finance, accounting, or audit, may include related internships. End to end OTC and project finance process experience within a shared services environment a plus.
• Attention to Detail: Comfortable working with numbers and financial data with a high level of accuracy.
• Systems: Skilled in Excel, finance systems, and billing tools. Oracle and AI Tools experience is a plus.
• Continuous Improvement: Interest in identifying opportunities for simplification and efficiency.
• Stakeholder Focus: Build professional, responsive relationships across teams.
• Adaptability and Agility: Open to change and able to work in a dynamic environment. Quick to absorb new information and apply it effectively.
• Team Player: Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with others.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Eligible for discretionary bonus plan
• Healthcare allowance
• Contributory pension plan

At Inizio, we’re a global team driven by a shared purpose: to reimagine health. Formed in 2022 through the coming together of Ashfield and Huntsworth, we unite decades of experience with cutting‑edge capabilities to deliver impactful solutions across the commercialization journey – from discovery to post‑launch. Our global network of over 10,000 experts operates across 50 countries, supporting clients with strategic insight, medical excellence, creative engagement, and real‑world delivery. We work with the world’s leading health and life sciences businesses to solve complex challenges and drive meaningful outcomes for our clients and patients. What sets Inizio apart is our people – and we believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive. Here, you’re encouraged to reimagine your possibilities: to grow, to be curious and to make real change happen. It’s a place where your individuality is valued, your development is supported, and your ambition is celebrated.

Our Pledge: At Inizio, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity and inspire the next generation of change‑makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion. We aim to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long‑term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability.

Artificial Intelligence: Inizio may use AI technologies to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, but all hiring decisions at Inizio are made by our human recruiting team. We are committed to fair, inclusive, and human‑led hiring practices. Don’t meet every job requirement? That’s okay! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.