At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, we help transform lives by delivering better evidence that accelerates the development of life-changing therapies. As a Financial Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting the financial management of clinical research projects by partnering with Project Managers to monitor project budgets, forecast revenue, oversee billing activities, and ensure accurate financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle. This position offers the opportunity to work across multiple projects, provide valuable financial insights, and contribute to the successful delivery of global clinical studies in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Private medical and dental insurance
- Life insurance coverage
- Wellness and learning programs to support professional growth and development
What You'll Be Doing
- Establish and maintain financial project trackers for awarded contracts to monitor revenues, professional fees, pass-through expenses, project milestones, and overall financial performance.
- Create and maintain funding agreements within financial systems to accurately track contractual commitments and project funding.
- Develop initial and ongoing revenue forecasts, including deferred revenue and pass-through expense considerations.
- Partner closely with Project Managers to review budgets and develop change orders based on actual project activity, financial trends, and scope modifications.
- Create billing schedules for change orders and ensure invoices are generated accurately and in alignment with client agreements and project timelines.
- Update project trackers and financial budgets to reflect approved project amendments and scope changes.
- Prepare and submit accurate invoices for assigned projects while ensuring all billable services and expenses are properly recorded and tracked.
- Record and recognize project revenue in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
- Monitor actual project fees and expenses against approved budgets and proactively identify and address financial variances.
- Support collections activities by communicating with clients regarding outstanding invoices and resolving billing-related inquiries.
- Prepare financial reconciliations, accruals, and ad hoc financial analyses to support client requests and business decision-making.
- Maintain accurate financial records and provide timely financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with finance, project management, and operational teams to support process improvements and ensure financial compliance.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
What We Look For
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in financial reporting, accounting, bookkeeping, project finance, or financial analysis.
- Experience supporting financial activities within a project-based environment preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, forecasting, reporting, and data analysis.
- Experience working with financial management, ERP, project accounting, or project management systems preferred.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, revenue forecasting, invoicing, accruals, and financial reconciliation processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- High level of professionalism, accountability, confidentiality, and customer service orientation.
At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It’s a cause that unites and inspires us. It’s why we come to work and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.
Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
