Financial Analyst (13-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Sydney, NSW

IQVIA is seeking a motivated Financial Analyst to join our team on a 13-month fixed term contract. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to build strong foundations in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), reporting, and month-end close processes.

Working under close guidance, you will support financial and transactional accounting activities, contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and business planning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in financial analysis to support business and strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Support the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting
• Assist with post Accounts Receivable (AR) activities, including tracking and analysis
• Prepare and maintain regular financial reports and dashboards
• Proactively maintain financial reporting systems, including data collection and consolidation
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and general finance administration as required
• Liaise with operational and finance stakeholders to resolve routine financial queries and discrepancies
• Support audit processes and provide assistance with compliance-related activities
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and data accuracy
• Proactively manage cash collection though co-ordination between project managers, delivery teams, and clients.
• Generate monthly AR Aging report and update commentary for regional & corporate reporting.

Skills & Experience

• 1–3 years’ experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), accounting, or related finance roles
• Exposure to month-end close processes is highly desirable
• Experience with Hyperion and PeopleSoft is strongly preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (required)

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive and detail-oriented individual eager to develop their finance career
• Strong willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Confidence to communicate insights and support decision-making

Why Join Us?

• Excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in FP&A and corporate finance
• Exposure to leading financial systems and tools
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Pathway to longer-term opportunities based on performance

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.