Ashfieldadvisory

Financial Analyst, Ignite, Inizio

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 hours ago

Data VisualizationBusiness DevelopmentFinancial ModelingFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingExcelFP&AERPHRISResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingFinancial Reporting

About the role

You will operate at both a strategic and detailed level - connecting financial performance to commercial realities, identifying emerging risks and opportunities, and helping shape actions that improve outcomes.
Success in this role requires intellectual curiosity, analytical precision, and the ability to navigate a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve and the business continuously adapts to changing client and market demands.
You will be expected to work confidently through complexity and ambiguity, balancing rigorous attention to detail with the ability to synthesize insights into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance revenue forecasting models and templates, supporting quarterly submissions in close partnership with the Finance Business Partner (FBP)
Support the preparation and coordination of monthly financial reporting (MFR) materials, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high-quality insight
Partner with the FBP and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver actionable, insight-driven analysis that supports informed decision-making at senior levels
Partner with the Innovations & Growth team to validate KPI dashboards, ensuring data integrity and translating metrics into meaningful business insight
Collaborate with Commercial Insights to evaluate pipeline and sales performance, strengthening forecast quality and forward-looking visibility
Perform reconciliations and maintain robust data quality controls to ensure integrity and reliability of financial reporting
Build and execute scenario analyses, including upside/downside cases and sensitivity modeling, to stress-test assumptions and support strategic planning

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Required commercial experience in finance, FP&A, or a related analytical role
Experience with financial modeling and forecasting
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Nice to have

Proficiency in Excel (advanced preferred)
experience with Power BI or similar tools is a plus
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Workday) preferred

Company info

Translate financial data into clear commercial narratives that explain performance drivers, risks, opportunities, and operational implications - not just variances
Apply analytical rigor to align revenue, utilization, and resourcing assumptions - synthesizing inputs from Staffing, Pricing, and Operations into data-driven recommendations
Analyze revenue and cost of sales (COS) performance, identifying trends, margin drivers, risks, and optimization opportunities
Monitor working capital performance across billing, collections, and WIP, proactively identifying anomalies, trends, and areas requiring escalation
Leverage financial and operational data to generate insight into utilization, resourcing efficiency, and capacity planning
Proactively identify and communicate risks to revenue, profitability, and forecast accuracy, recommending practical mitigation actions
Conduct cost center tracking and spend analysis for Business Development and Executive Leadership, highlighting variances and opportunities for improved efficiency
We are Inizio Ignite, the global advisory partner for health and life sciences encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, STEM, and Vynamic.
Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients.
By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health.
Proudly part of Inizio - the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences.
From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment - helping healthcare leaders shape strategy and drive meaningful change.
Inizio Ignite is proud to be part of Inizio, a truly global partner with more than 10,500 experts operating in over 50 countries covering all major health and life sciences markets.
Philadelphia, PA, Hybrid
Respond to ad hoc analytical requests with agility, translating complex datasets into concise, decision-ready insight
Support accurate revenue reporting across service lines and clients, ensuring alignment with underlying financial data and operational activity
Support shared resourcing system reporting and coordination, ensuring reporting outputs remain accurate, relevant, and actionable
Effectively manage multiple priorities and shifting business demands within a high-performance, fast-paced environment
Revenue forecasts are consistently accurate - with risks and opportunities surfaced early and managed proactively, not explained after the fact
Financial reporting is trusted, timely, and commercially relevant, enabling leaders to make confident decisions quickly
Margin discipline is actively protected through analytical challenge, commercial insight, and proactive intervention
Stakeholders rely on your analysis not only for accuracy, but for clarity, judgment, and forward-looking perspective
Complex data is translated into focused recommendations that influence decisions and drive measurable business impact

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