Business and Finance Analyst - Belfast (CRO Environment, Hybrid)

Are you looking to join a company where your contributions truly matter, and where you'll be part of a supportive, innovative team? MMS is an award-winning, data-focused clinical research organization (CRO). We pride ourselves on being a Great Place to Work certified organization, recognized for our exceptional culture and industry best employee retention rate. We support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries with our proven, scientific approach to complex trial data and regulatory submission challenges. With a global footprint across four continents, MMS not only maintains an industry-leading customer satisfaction rating but also fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive. Join us at MMS and be part of a team that is shaping the future of clinical research.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes, including preparation of standard reports, updated forecasts, and management reporting packages.
• Assist in analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L variances between actuals, budget, and forecast at the project, department, and company levels.
• Partner with Accounting to validate financial results and ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Help identify key trends, risks, and opportunities impacting financial performance and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Maintain and update financial models, assumptions, and reporting tools.

Business Partnering:

• Partner with functional teams to support monthly reporting, provide insights on performance vs budget/forecast, and help explain financial results in a clear and actionable way.
• Support the preparation of materials that “tell the story” behind financial results for business stakeholders.
• Assist in monitoring departmental spend and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and margins.

Process Improvement and Controls:

• Support ongoing improvements in financial processes, reporting, and use of systems and tools.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing financial controls, policies, and reporting consistency.
• Contribute to efforts to streamline workflows and improve data quality and reporting accuracy.

Other Responsibilities:

• Respond to inquiries from finance leadership and business partners regarding financial results.
• Support internal and external audit requests, as needed.
• Assist with broader Finance initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–4 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., NetSuite) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in a services-based environment with project-based revenue, forecasting, and margin analysis (CRO experience preferred).
• Basic understanding of clinical trials and drug development processes is a plus.

Should you not have received a response within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.