Business Operations Analyst

Decision Optimization is Inizio Engage's commercial analytics, consulting, and decision sciences business, bringing together the capabilities of Propensity4 and Nuvera to help life sciences organizations make smarter commercial decisions through data, advanced analytics, and strategic insight. 
 
Our team partners with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device organizations to solve complex commercial challenges across sales force effectiveness, customer engagement, forecasting, commercial operations, and business strategy. We combine deep industry expertise with innovative analytics to help clients optimize commercial performance and improve patient outcomes. 
 
As a growing entrepreneurial business within Inizio Engage, Decision Optimization values collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. 

The Business Operations Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the financial and operational health of Decision Optimization. This individual serves as the primary business partner for financial operations, collaborating closely with leadership, project teams, Finance, and shared services to ensure accurate financial management, operational reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning. The role combines financial analysis with operational coordination, providing insight into business performance while helping improve internal processes, reporting, and overall operational efficiency. 

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

 
We believe great people deserve great support—at work and beyond. That’s why we offer a rewards experience designed to help you thrive personally, professionally, and financially: 

• Competitive pay that recognizes your experience, expertise, and impact 

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; accrued paid time off; 401(k) with company match; disability and life insurance; and paid maternity and paternity leave 
• Company-paid holidays so you can rest, recharge, and focus on what matters most 
• Recognition programs, contests, and awards that celebrate your contributions 
• Continuous growth opportunities through learning, leadership development, and career advancement support 
• A collaborative culture where your ideas are valued and your work makes a difference 

We’re also proud to be recognized for creating an exceptional employee experience: 

• Best Place to Work in BioPharma — 2022, 2023, 2025 
• Certified Great Place to Work® — 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026 

Learn more: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7003732 

What will you be doing?  

Financial Operations 

• Serve as the primary financial operations resource for Decision Optimization project teams. 
• Partner with Inizio Finance to support monthly revenue recognition, invoicing, forecasting, accruals, and financial reporting. 
• Monitor project financial performance including revenue, margin, utilization, and profitability. 
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including budget-to-actual analyses and variance commentary. 
• Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities. 
• Track purchase orders, client billings, and project reconciliations. 
• Support accounts receivable tracking and assist with collection activities as needed. 
• Assist leadership with pricing support for new business opportunities and contract modifications. 

Business Operations 

• Support operational planning activities, including resource forecasting and staffing visibility. 
• Coordinate with shared services partners to facilitate smooth execution of finance and operational processes. 
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes through automation, reporting enhancements, and standardization. 
• Assist with operational dashboards and KPI development. 

Business Analytics & Decision Support 

• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. 
• Develop executive-level reporting and presentations for business leadership. 
• Produce recurring KPI dashboards related to revenue, backlog, utilization, pipeline, and profitability. 
• Support ad hoc business analyses and strategic initiatives as assigned. 
• Recommend process improvements based on financial and operational insights. 

Cross-Functional Partnership 

• Develop strong working relationships with Finance, Business Development, Project Leadership, and Shared Services. 
• Support audits and financial compliance activities as required. 
• Participate in special projects supporting the continued growth of Decision Optimization. 
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. 

What do you need for this position?  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related discipline required. 
• 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, project accounting, finance operations, or business operations. 
• Experience supporting professional services, consulting, healthcare, or life sciences organizations preferred. 
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. 
• Experience supporting project-based financial management is preferred. 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query, financial modeling). 
• Experience with Oracle, NetSuite, or other ERP systems preferred. 
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI or Tableau is a plus. 
• Strong PowerPoint and executive presentation skills. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong financial acumen and business curiosity. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders. 
• .Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. 
• Detail-oriented while maintaining focus on broader business objectives. 
• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. 
• Continuous improvement mindset with interest in automation and process optimization 

The base pay range for this position is $ 70,000 K – $ 80,000 K per year. The final compensation offered to a successful candidate will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs. 

Measures of Success 

• Accurate and timely monthly financial reporting. 
• Forecast accuracy and budget management. 
• Efficient project invoicing and billing support. 
• Improved visibility into business performance through dashboards and KPIs. 
• Successful coordination with shared services and Finance. 
• Identification and implementation of process improvements. 
• High internal stakeholder satisfaction. 

About Inizio Engage 

Inizio Engage is a strategic, commercial, and creative engagement partner that specializes in healthcare. Our passionate, global workforce augments local expertise and diverse mix of skills with data, science, and technology to deliver bespoke engagement solutions that help clients reimagine how they engage with their patients, payers, people, and providers to improve treatment outcomes. Our mission is to partner with our clients, improving lives by helping healthcare professionals and patients get the medicines, knowledge and support they need. 

 
We believe in our values: We empower everyone/We rise to the challenge/We work as one/We ask what if/We do the right thing, and we will ask you how your personal values align to them. 

 
To learn more about Inizio Engage, visit us at: https://inizio.com/ 

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion 

Inizio Engage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Inizio Engage is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. 

Inizio Engage complies with applicable fair chance hiring laws and will consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal history. Where permitted by applicable law, employment offers may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Any information obtained from a background check will be considered in relation to the requirements of the relevant position, consistent with applicable law.  

Candidate Use of Artificial Intelligence in Interviews 

 
As part of our commitment to a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all interview activities without the use of artificial intelligence tools or external assistance unless such assistance is authorized in advance by Inizio Engage or otherwise required in accordance with applicable law. This includes, but is not limited to, using generative artificial intelligence platforms to produce, edit, or guide responses in real time. Candidates may be asked to confirm compliance with this policy. Any violation of this policy may result in disqualification from consideration of employment. Candidates may submit requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law to the Inizio Engage Talent Acquisition team.