Financial Data Analyst (Remote)

Elligo Health Research; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical research company in the UK is looking for a Data Analyst I to provide backend support for the Financial Team. This role involves processing data and reconciling payments for clinical research studies. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or related fields, strong skills in Microsoft Excel, and excellent communication abilities. This position requires attention to detail and the capacity to work collaboratively in a professional office setting.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and related functions/tools.
• Experience with systems that process payments, track money, or enter data.
• Interest in supporting the development of cutting-edge treatments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Windows server folders with client sensitive information and study data.
• Quality check visit data and ensure accuracy.
• Process payments and invoice items as they occur.
• Communicate with Clinical Financial Analyst to address client needs.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Ability to work independently and in teams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Accounting, Finance, or Business

Job description

Overview

Provide backend support for the Financial Team to serve clients who conduct Clinical Research studies. The Data Analyst I will process data and reconcile the payments and invoices that come from an Investigative Product Sponsor (typically a Pharmaceutical company) or CROs (companies that manage data and payments for Sponsors). The Data Analyst will work closely with a Clinical Financial Analyst who will be the lead, and support them with data validation, payment reconciliation, invoicing, report generation, and, if applicable, inquiries to Sponsors for payment discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Windows server folders with client sensitive information and study data.
• Quality check visit data as they are entered by client and ensure the amount matches what is on a contract.
• Identify various payment remittances (payment details) and assign them to the right client account for payment processing.
• Process payments received on an almost daily schedule.
• Invoice for items as they occur.
• Develop reports to present validation of data and payments, and/or Accounts Receivables (A/R).
• Communicate and work with the Clinical Financial Analyst (CFA) to address client needs.
• Write minutes for meetings/calls/video chats with clients alongside the CFA.
• Archive and record information from various documents in a database.
• Keep track of payment cycles on a calendar basis (monthly, quarterly, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Participate in special projects for both clients and internal use.
• Communicate directly with clients and staff for requesting data/information and building rapport.
• Travel to visit client site locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and related functions/tools.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in numerical work.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with systems that process payments, track money, or enter data.
• Aware of medical procedures or possess a desire to learn them.
• Interest in supporting the development of cutting-edge treatments.

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the core work hours of 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and must work 37.5 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

The statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. More in-depth information can be found in SOPs, working guidelines, policies, etc.

Elligo is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Elligo are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by applicable laws. Elligo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.