Project Analyst

Worldwide Clinical Trials; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials in the United States is seeking a Project Analyst to manage the financial health of projects, recording actuals, forecasting revenue, and serving as the financial expert in client interactions. You will collaborate with project teams, ensure invoices are raised promptly, monitor cash position, support audits, and help with change orders and regulatory compliance.

Strong Excel skills and a bachelor’s degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4-year equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Record actual units and value completed on a monthly cycle.
• Forecast future units and revenue with project teams.
• Analyze actual hours and costs versus budget to ensure profitability.
• Monitor cash position including invoices and advances.
• Support audit processes and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with Change Orders and budgets.
• Ensure timely client reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Financial literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4-year equivalent

Job description

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands‑on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

SUMMARY

The role of Project Analyst is to manage the financial health of our projects, working closely with the project to team to accurately record all financial data, report financial data clearly to the Project team and be the financial expert for client interactions. The project analyst does this through collaboration, educating and, when necessary, challenging teams. The Project analysts has the responsibility to elevate any financial concerns through the appropriate escalation routes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Work with Project Management Team to accurately record actual units and corresponding value completed on a monthly cycle
• Work with Project Management Team to accurately forecast future units and revenue
• Perform analysis on actual hours and cost versus budget to ensure profitability
• Review that projected resource assignments are in line with forecasted work
• Ensure invoices are raised as soon as applicable
• Monitor the total project cash position including services, PTC’s, Grants, outstanding invoices, advances, etc.
• Accurately record financial data in required systems.
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and support the year end and interim audit processes
• Support the Change Order process through the accurate recording of changes in scope and review/approval of Change Order budgets and payment schedules.
• Stay up to date with local and global revenue regulations
• Ensure accurate reporting to clients in a timely manner in line with client requirements
• Work on projects and areas of specialty as agreed with the Lead/Senior Project Analysts

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to influence and challenge as required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly and concisely present information, including English language proficiency
• Understanding of the financial aspects of projects from Study Award to Project Close Out
• Familiar with revenue recognition on a percent complete basis
• Creating financial presentations and effectively communicating them to non-financial coworkers and clients
• Take responsibility for self-learning
• Preferred work experience in business or finance

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or 4-year equivalent degree
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Promotion to the next level is not automatic based on years of experience. Personnel are evaluated on proven competency, level of responsibility, and ability to work independently.

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

To view our other roles, check out our careers page at Discover a world of difference at Worldwide! For more information on Worldwide, visit www.Worldwide.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.