Job Description

We are looking for experienced candidates to fill the Project Finance Manager (Bids & Contracts) position, and to be involved in clinical project budgeting, negotiating and analyzing overall project budgets (study fees and path through).

Responsibilities:

• Study Budget Development (study fees and path through).
• Development of budgets for RFPs and projects in Operations
• Study Budget Management throughout the project duration. Setup and maintenance of project finance, accrual/reconciliation reports, change orders
• Standard Budgeting Assumptions Review & Update
• Client contract negotiations (Overall study budgets).
• Compilation of client agreements, development of payment schedules, execution and maintenance of client and vendor agreements
• Processing of project-specific invoices, sponsor financial audits.
• Accounts Receivable management (ARs, B&C, site agreements & payments, out-of-pocket expenses)
• Timesheet System Management. Setup and maintenance of project specific Timesheets; system review and update
• Internal Financial Reporting

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in Study Budgeting & Contract Management in CRO / Pharma (Not site budgets)
• Education in Finance/Economics is a plus
• Experience in project budgeting, budget negotiation, budget analysis (actual vs. planned), forecasts, project scope management, mapping to different budget grids
• Knowledge of time tracking systems and budgeting systems/tools
• Computer literacy, professional/advanced user of MS Excel
• Ability to produce accurate and timely information/ finance reports
• Analytical skills
• Communication/negotiation skills; ability to train others
• Organizational and time management skills