Senior Project Finance Analyst

Catalyst Clinical Research provides customizable solutions to the biopharmaceutical and biotechnology industries through Catalyst Oncology, a full-service oncology CRO, and multi-therapeutic global functional and CRO services through Catalyst Flex. The company's customer-centric flexible service model, innovative technology, expert team members, and global presence advance clinical studies. Visit CatalystCR.com.  

As a Senior Project Finance Analyst you are a key member of the Business Operations, Project Finance Team. The Senior Project Finance Analyst will provide financial support for the assigned Clinical Projects and partner with cross-functional teams to create accurate invoicing and forecasting.  Maintain analyses and metrics for reporting to management.  Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment using creative techniques to solve problems and address challenges raised by project teams, clients, and management.

Position Responsibilities:

• Works directly with project leads to understand and report current project status to leadership. 

• Identifies issues related to contract amendments, values, or deliverables. 

• Analyzes operational project data as it pertains to relevant financial metrics for reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. 

• Works with project leads to report revenue actuals and forecast. 

• Prepares and distributes monthly invoices and financial reporting packages to clients and internal leadership. 

• Performs account reconciliations for relevant project finance GL accounts. 

• Performs regular profitability and cash flow analyses on assigned projects. 

• Works with project leads to forecast contractor spend. 

• Set up all vendors and contractors in payment system including acquiring completed 1099. 

• Set up all vendors and contractors in the banking system including acquiring completed Direct Deposit form.  

• Manage Certify and prepare expense reports for payment/invoicing twice per month.  

• Create client specific time sheets as needed.  

• Work with Project Manager to develop system to determine when Investigator payments are earned and ready for payment.  

• Process payments to vendors, investigators and contractors as needed.  

• Prepare an actual to budget monthly by activity and distribute to designated team.  

• Work with Project Manager to determine the actual activities completed and compare to hours incurred by activity.  

• Prepare monthly invoices or by milestone as appropriate by project.  

• Prepare Change orders when needed.  

• Maintain filing system for accounts payable, contractor payments and invoices.  

• Contact contractors and clients as requested to obtain required documents.  

• Perform other tasks as requested by the company's CFO

Position Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of educations required. 

Experience:

• 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in operational/project finance role 

• Experience in invoicing, collections, and project analysis 

• Experience in revenue and cost recognition 

• Experience in project accounting 

• Background in Clinical Research

Required Skills:  

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

• Excellent presentation skills. 

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills 

• Ability to manage priorities and workflow. 

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities. 

• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines. 

• Strong interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels. 

• Commitment to excellence and high standards. 

• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player. 

• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees. 

• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions. 

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.