Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Carilion Clinic, a not‑for‑profit, mission‑driven health system located in Roanoke, VA, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead the financial planning, budgeting, and contract negotiation for a portfolio of sponsored clinical research studies. The analyst will ensure financial integrity and regulatory compliance, provide advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and risk assessment, and serve as a strategic partner to investigators and leadership, driving informed decision‑making and process improvements across clinical trial operations.

• Lead development of complex clinical trial budgets, ensuring accuracy, feasibility, and alignment with sponsor requirements.
• Negotiate budgets and contractual terms with industry sponsors, government agencies, and external partners.
• Manage a portfolio of clinical trial grants and contracts, ensuring timely execution and overall financial integrity.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and sponsor requirements across all activities.
• Perform advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis to support planning and decision‑making.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identify financial risks and opportunities, and implement corrective actions as needed.
  
  Serve as a strategic thought partner, providing recommendations for change management and driving course corrections.
• Lead and contribute to financial process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration; or 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of finance or accounting experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, advanced knowledge of Excel, and ability to learn job‑specific software.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize multiple projects under deadlines, and demonstrate strong accountability and follow‑through skills.
• Detail oriented, high degree of accuracy, and ability to ensure reasonableness of work.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Carilion is a Drug‑Free Workplace.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Employer‑Funded Pension Plan (vested after five years) with optional 403(b)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• On‑site fitness studio and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to the Personify Health app
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training opportunities