Interim Financial Analyst with Higher Ed

The Planet Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Financial Analyst for a temporary assignment in New York City. The role supports the financial operations of industry-sponsored clinical trials and reports to the Associate Director of Finance, coordinating with sponsors, investigators, and internal offices.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years of related experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work quickly in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience.
• 3+ years of related financial or research administration experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with financial management in clinical research (preferred).
• Familiarity with industry-sponsored clinical trials.
• Knowledge of university or academic medical center financial systems and policies.

Responsibilities

• The Financial Analyst supports the financial operations of industry-sponsored clinical trials.
• Reports to the Associate Director of Finance and helps manage clinical trial finances for investigators and teams.
• Collaborates with contract officers, budget analysts, and other financial analysts, plus external sponsors and research teams.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

This is a Temporary role for now, up to 30-$33/hr. 3+ months with potential for extension.

2 days in office on Hayden Ave in NYC. Higher Education

This will MOVE FAST!!

Contract

Hybrid- NYC

• Must Haves:Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in education and experience
• Reconciliations, invoicing, and accounts receivable management.
• Minimum of three years of related financial or research administration experience
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Preferred:Experience with financial management in clinical research
• Familiarity with industry-sponsored clinical trials
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams
• Demonstrated ability to work with investigators, research teams, and administrative partners
• Experience interpreting contracts and budgets
• Knowledge of university or academic medical center financial systems and policies

Job Description:

The Financial Analyst supports the financial operations of industry-sponsored clinical trials. Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance, the analyst plays a key role in managing clinical trial finances on behalf of investigators and their teams. This role involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders—including contract officers, budget analysts, and other financial analysts—as well as with external sponsors and research teams.