Senior Operations Finance Analyst

LabConnect • Johnson City, TN

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About The Position

LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world. We are an independent, global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor-made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end-to-end analytical and logistical solutions.

The Senior Operations Finance Analyst provides advanced financial leadership and strategic support to the business and to complex, high‑impact client projects. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and risk management across assigned projects while serving as a trusted finance partner to Operations, Accounting, and senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, operations finance, or project‑based financial analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with complex project costing, forecasting, and budgeting within an ERP environment.
• Experience supporting operational leaders and interacting with senior management preferred.
• Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• High level of proficiency in Excel; experience with financial systems and reporting tools strongly preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to non‑finance audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management for complex and/or high‑value client projects, including project setup in ERP, monthly close, forecasting, risk reviews, and billing support.
• Serve as a senior finance partner and primary point of contact for internal stakeholders across Operations, Accounting, and Commercial teams.
• Provide advanced financial and strategic analysis to support operational effectiveness and business objectives.
• Develop and review complex financial models to support forecasting, scenario analysis, pricing, and profitability decisions.
• Monitor project and portfolio performance, assess trends, and proactively recommend actions to improve margins and mitigate risk.
• Prepare and present financial insights, variance analysis, and executive‑level reporting for senior management.
• Identify, assess, and communicate project‑level and portfolio‑level financial risks that may impact company performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to financial controls, reporting processes, and operational efficiency.
• Provide guidance, training, and informal mentorship analysts as needed.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to support audits, system enhancements, and strategic initiatives.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Financial Security (Base Pay, 401k Match and Possible Annual Bonus Eligibility)
• Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
• PTO plan, plus 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 Day to Volunteer in your community
• Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• career growth opportunities, globally
• friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior