Medasource · 5 hours ago
Clinical Research Financial Analyst
Medasource is seeking a Clinical Research Financial Analyst to support financial reporting, analysis, and budgeting within their health system. This role involves partnering with departmental leadership and serving as a liaison between finance and operational stakeholders, focusing on clinical, research, and education operations.
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Responsibilities
Monitor departmental budgets on a monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and performing variance and trend analysis against budget and prior periods
Prepare financial reports, templates, and summaries for department and finance leadership
Assist with forecasting, including year-to-date performance against full-year budgets
Support annual budgeting processes through historical analysis and future projections
Review and investigate financial transactions, book journal entries, and ensure alignment with accounting standards
Ensure appropriate and compliant use of funding sources, including operating funds and philanthropy
Act as a financial liaison between departments, central finance, vendors, and other internal stakeholders
Support transactional finance needs and follow up with vendors as required
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support special projects as requested
Help identify reporting gaps, data issues, and process improvement opportunities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Research, Academic Affairs, Hospital Finance, and IT
Qualification
Required
3–4 years of experience as a Financial Analyst
Experience supporting departmental financial reporting, ideally within an academic medical center or healthcare environment such as Pediatrics
Comfort working with stakeholders and vendors outside of routine reporting responsibilities
Someone who enjoys variety and does not want to do the same task every day
A proactive, go-getter mindset with interest in being involved across multiple finance functions
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
At least 2 years of relevant financial experience
Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, including P&L statements
Advanced Excel skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Clear verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across diverse teams
Preferred
Experience with enterprise financial systems such as PeopleSoft or Oracle
Healthcare, academic, or research finance experience