Impactful Research Finance Analyst (Grants & Budgets)

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

University of Washington Medical Center seeks a Research Analyst to oversee complex sponsored research budgets across Neurology and Neurological Surgery, providing advanced financial analysis and strategic guidance to PIs and leadership.

This role coordinates pre- and post-award activities, develops budgeting tools, and supports clinical trial budgeting, while ensuring compliance with sponsor and university policies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of financial analysis or grant budgeting experience.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex financial data for diverse audiences.
• Experience with sponsored research regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage sponsored research budgets and multi-year forecasts.
• Model budgets with personnel effort and subawards.
• Monitor expenditures and advise on variances.
• Coordinate pre- and post-award activities with PI teams.
• Develop financial reports for leadership.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Budget analysis

Staffing projections

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Finance

Master's degree

Tools

Workday

UW financial systems

Job description

University of Washington Medical Center seeks a Research Analyst to oversee complex sponsored research budgets across Neurology and Neurological Surgery, providing advanced financial analysis and strategic guidance to PIs and leadership.

This role coordinates pre- and post-award activities, develops budgeting tools, and supports clinical trial budgeting, while ensuring compliance with sponsor and university policies.