Clinical Trials Financial Analyst II: Budgeting & Analysis

careers-fhcrc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Clinical Trials Financial Analyst II to support CRS budgets from pre-award through post-award, coordinating with faculty, study teams, and sponsors.

The role requires 2+ years in finance within clinical trials, Excel proficiency, and ability to manage multi-phase budgets. Hybrid/onsite options exist with a strong emphasis on collaboration and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of experience in finance, preferably in Phase I-III clinical trials.
• Experience developing complex multi-phase clinical trial budgets and negotiating budgets.
• Working knowledge of financial information and related operational statistics.
• Ability to perform complex calculations in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to collaborate and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Communicate start-up milestones and timelines with trial staff and consortium teams.
• Develop and negotiate budgets for industry-sponsored and grant-funded trials.
• Coordinate pre-submission requirements discussion with PIs and study teams.
• Prepare and manage internal financial processes across platforms and with stakeholders.
• Ensure pre-activation requirements are met in collaboration with offices and clinic partners.
• Manage study startup and financial document updates across platforms (OnCore CTMS, REDCap, email).
• Create multi-year budgets; monitor performance and explain variances.
• Track monthly labor and non-labor spending for sponsored projects.
• Provide budget-to-actual reporting, expense approvals, and timely invoice processing.
• Assist with financial analysis, forecasting, and ad hoc models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

OnCore CTMS

REDCap

EPIC

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Clinical Trials Financial Analyst II to support CRS budgets from pre-award through post-award, coordinating with faculty, study teams, and sponsors.

The role requires 2+ years in finance within clinical trials, Excel proficiency, and ability to manage multi-phase budgets. Hybrid/onsite options exist with a strong emphasis on collaboration and accuracy.