Clinical Research Financial Analyst III; Durational

Clinical Research Financial Analyst III (Durational with Benefits)

The Clinical Research Financial Analyst is responsible for managing the financial lifecycle of clinical trials and clinical research studies. This role ensures accurate budgeting, billing, compliance, and financial reporting aligned with institutional policies, sponsor agreements, and regulatory requirements. This position partners closely with central and divisional research administrators, and sponsors to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency across all research activities.

• Ensure proper billing compliance (avoid double billing and billing errors)
• Generate invoices to sponsors based on contract terms and milestones
• Track accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments

• Prepare monthly financial reports for research portfolios as needed
• Support accruals, journal entries, and financial close processes
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for all financial activities

• Partner with CT study teams on financial planning
• Provide guidance on allowable costs and financial best practices
• Support contract negotiations from a financial perspective

Job Summary:

This individual contributor is primarily responsible for supporting financial planning, modeling, analysis, and forecasting, identifying and preparing reports on financial and budgeting trends, assisting in analysis of operational performance, and gathering and preparing recommendations on financial activities and plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in finance, business, or related field and Minimum three (3) years Financial Planning & Analysis experience, or directly related business experience. Additional equivalent work experience in a directly related field may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:

One (1) year experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports. One (1) year project management experience.