Play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and client satisfaction. As a Project Finance Analyst at Inizio, you’ll be responsible for managing the billing lifecycle of global client projects—ensuring invoices are accurate, timely, and aligned with contract terms. You’ll set up and maintain project data in ERP systems, reconcile client accounts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the end-to-end Order to Cash process. This is an excellent opportunity for detail-oriented finance professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment where their work directly supports the delivery of impactful health and life sciences solutions.

Reporting to a Project Finance Team Lead who may be based in Manchester, UK or Yardley, US this is a global Project Finance Analyst role within the Finance Shared Services Centre (FSSC). Hybrid working arrangements are in place.

Role Responsibilities

• Submit invoices to clients for processing.
• Responsible for the creation of accurate client invoices in compliance with contract terms and billing schedule.
• Reconcile activity on client accounts to understand historical invoicing against modifications of a contract
• Setup and maintain projects in ERP systems to support future invoicing and revenue accounting.
• Run and distribute project reports within agreed time frame, prepare final project reconciliations and close project records as advised by the customer.
• Meet monthly & quarterly close calendar deadlines to ensure all billing is processed in a timely manner
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support the order-to-cash process
• Participate in the handover of processes between SSC team and local finance teams through Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) documentation, knowledge capture and knowledge transfer.
• Promptly respond to information requests from internal and external stakeholders
• Comply with Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Apply the company’s internal control environment (SOX or otherwise) to the Order to Cash function.
• Perform other duties as directed.

What do you bring to the Role?

• Strong customer service focus with commitment to building professional, responsive, and effective relationships.
• Enthusiastic and pro-active approach; fosters collaborative working relationships in all situations.
• End to end Order to Cash & Project Finance process experience.
• Flexible and willing to work in a “hands on” manner to ensure that all tasks are achieved by the team on a timely basis.
• Possesses the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Deliver tasks in a professional and organised way, responsive to priorities.
• Able to assimilate large amounts of information quickly and interested in rapid learning.
• Ability to handle change effectively and deal with ambiguity.
• Strong analytical skills.

Why Join Us?

• Great compensation package
• Company bonus scheme
• Company pension plan
• Healthcare coverage
• Hybrid working arrangement - 2 days in Manchester city centre office.

About iNIZIO

At Inizio, we're a global team driven by a shared purpose: to reimagine health. Formed in 2022 through the coming together of Ashfield and Huntsworth, we unite decades of experience with cutting-edge capabilities to deliver impactful solutions across the commercialization journey - from discovery to post-launch. Our global network of over 10,000 experts operates across 50 countries, supporting clients with strategic insight, medical excellence, creative engagement, and real-world delivery. We work with the world's leading health and life sciences businesses to solve complex challenges and drive meaningful outcomes for our clients and patients.

What sets Inizio apart is our people - and we believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive. Here, you're encouraged to reimagine your possibilities: to grow, to be curious and to make real change happen. It's a place where your individuality is valued, your development is supported, and your ambition is celebrated. If you're ready to push boundaries and accelerate your career, Inizio is the best place to be.

Our Pledge

At Inizio, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity and inspire the next generation of change-makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion. We aim to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long-term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability.

Artificial Intelligence

Inizio may use AI technologies to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, but all hiring decisions at Inizio are made by our human recruiting team. We are committed to fair, inclusive, and human-led hiring practices.