Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is hiring a Budget Coordinator – Analyst consultant on a contract basis.
Work Location
Lawrence Township, NJ/Hybrid
Summary
Budget Coordinator serving as budget point of contact to the Medical Communication Execution Leads (MCELs). Responsible for transactional-level financial management of the Scientific Communications & Engagement teams budget for WW, US and Markets.
Key Responsibilities
• Understand client budget/projections process per therapeutic area and how the book of work (BOW) will be delivered within budget
• Pull projections from financial methods and enter information into client financial system to support quarterly projections and assist in analyzing committed projected spend
• Interface with Finance team to resolve invoicing issues and troubleshoot various finance related situations, as needed
• Reconcile and close out Service Orders within required timelines
• Generate and publish monthly/quarterly financial status reports for distribution to WW, US and Market publications and content leadership, Finance, Medical Project Managers, and other internal/external stakeholders
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the MCELs to reconcile budget discrepancies
• Additional ad hoc support as requested by the MCELs to support overarching therapeutic areas BOW
Qualifications & Experience
• Two to four years professional work experience; college degree preferred
• A minimum of 1 year experience Pharmaceutical/Healthcare industry experience
• Analytical or financial background preferred
• Experience managing work to meet important deadlines; Ability to manage tasks, projects, and timelines
• Extremely detailed-oriented and excellent organizational & time management skills
• Must be able to work cross-functionally, prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, collaboration tools)
• Experience with electronic routing and accounts payable
• Experience with SAP and Ariba, Icertis, RPM; proven ability to learn new technologies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with all levels of management
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
Pay: $42-43