Project Finance Manager (Clinical Trial Proposals)

Psi CRO; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PSI is a leading CRO with 30 years in the pharma industry, seeking a Project Finance Manager to lead budgeting and financial analysis for clinical proposals. You will prepare budgets, manage accruals, develop sponsor contracts, and oversee timesheet reconciliation in a global, collaborative environment.

The role requires a finance/economics degree, 3+ years CRO budgeting experience, and CEFR C1 English, with strong MS Excel skills and ability to train others. Full-time on-site in São Paulo.

Qualifications

• College or University degree, preferably in Finance/Economics.
• At least 3 years' experience in project budgeting and financial analysis in a CRO.
• CEFR C1 level in English.
• Proficiency in standard MS Office applications, advanced use of MS Excel.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate with all involved departments and sponsors.
• Ability to produce accurate and timely information/reports.
• Ability to work under pressure and to perform multi-task activities.
• Ability to train others.

Responsibilities

• Development of study budget (preparation of budgets for proposals and Change Order budgets for on-going projects).
• Management of study budget throughout the clinical project duration (setup and maintenance of project finance information in PSI internal systems, preparation of accrual reports, request for invoices).
• Development of Sponsor Contract (preparation of sponsor agreements and change orders, development of payment schedules).
• Timesheet System Management (setup and maintenance of project-specific timesheets in PSI’s internal system, management of reconciliation of actual vs budget costs).

Skills

Finance budgeting experience

Financial analysis

CEFR C1 English

Analytical skills

Time management

Cross-department communication

Reporting accuracy

Ability to train others

Education

Finance/Economics degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Project Finance Manager (Clinical Trial Proposals)

• Full-time

PSI is a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) with 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Originated in Switzerland, PSI is a privately owned, full-service CRO with a global reach, supporting clinical trials across multiple countries and continents. Our reputation for being highly selective about the projects we undertake highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality, timely services across a broad spectrum of therapeutic indications.

At PSI, we foster an environment where a diverse range of colleagues feel welcomed and valued. Our inclusive culture is a cornerstone of our success, enabling us to attract and retain top talent globally.

We are not just about conducting clinical trials; we are about building a community where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the pharmaceutical industry.

We are looking for experienced candidates to fill the Project Finance Manager position, and to be involved in clinical project budgeting, negotiating and analyzing budgets as well as providing support with proposals and contract management activities within the company.

Responsibilities:

• Development of study budget (preparation of budgets for proposalsand Change Order budgets for on-going projects)
• Management of study budget throughout the clinical project duration (setup and maintenance of project finance information in PSI internal systems, preparation of accrual reports, request for invoices)
• Development of Sponsor Contract (preparation of sponsor agreements and change orders, development of payment schedules)
• Timesheet System Management (setup and maintenance of project-specific timesheets in PSI’s internal system, management of reconciliation of actual vs budget costs on a regular basis)
• College or University degree, preferably in Finance/Economics
• At least 3 years' experience in project budgeting and financial analysis in a CRO
• Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR) C1 level in English
• Proficiency in standard MS Office applications, advanced use of MS Excel
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate with all involved departments and sponsors
• Ability to produce accurate and timely information/reports
• Ability to work under pressure and to perform multi-task activities
• Ability to train others

If you feel it is time to make your skills and knowledge visible within a growing company with true focus on its people, then PSI is the right choice for you.