Overview
The Financial Analyst supports operational project teams financially throughout the life cycle of clinical trial projects.
What you'll do
- Support project teams across financial areas for running clinical trials.
- Prepare the monthly invoicing worksheet used for client invoicing and revenue recognition.
- Perform variance analysis comparing forecasted revenue to actual revenue to identify gaps and scope changes.
- Review work orders and change order budgets against actual activities to identify out-of-scope activities.
- Support monthly project review meetings as needed.
- Assist in preparing contract documents, including statements of work and change orders.
- Support financial reporting and general ledger functions, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
- Respond to CFO and Vice President, Operational Finance inquiries on financial results and ad hoc analyses.
- Assist with developing and implementing new procedures and features to enhance workflow and internal controls.
What you'll need
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field, or equivalent accounting experience.
- Minimum two years of general ledger and financial reporting experience.
- Knowledge of all areas of the accounting cycle, project budgets, and financial project management support.
- Experience with Earned Value Analysis (EVA) analysis and contract review (or equivalent relevant experience/competencies).
- Fluency in English; for non-English speaking countries, the local language of the country where the position is based.
- Working knowledge of project life cycle and how financials and contract status affect stages of a clinical trial.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
- Strong Excel/PC skills and ability to multi-task.
- Strong accounting skills; good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
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