Project Finance Systems Specialist I

11 Premier Research International LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Research is seeking a Project Finance Systems Specialist I to join the Financial Reporting and Controls team. This role supports Workday and OneStream, manages system data integrity across finance and IT, and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize reporting and automation.

You will also help with system testing, UAT, and monthly close activities while delivering training and guidance on finance system processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or IT.
• 1-2 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Workday financials administration and configuration.
• Ability to create and analyze reports in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of integrated program management systems.
• Hands-on experience working with Workday.

Responsibilities

• Manage FreshWorks support tickets within a 48-hour SLA and coordinate resolutions.
• Support Workday and OneStream administration, configuration and process enhancements.
• Develop report specifications by identifying data relationships within Workday and OneStream.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements and translate needs into system solutions.
• Assist with system testing, UAT, and application upgrades to ensure seamless functionality.
• Support month-end close by troubleshooting system issues and validating data.

Skills

Excel

Workday Financials

Program management systems

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/IT

Tools

Workday

OneStream

FreshWorks

Job description

Premier Research is looking for a Project Finance Systems Specialist I to join our Financial Reporting and Controls team.

You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics.

What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.

We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.

Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.

As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for.

Join us and build your future here.

What you’ll be doing

Manage FreshWorks support tickets from employees and coordinate the resolution within the 48-hour SLA, manage user support requests, provide training and guidance on finance system processes, reports and functionality Support Workday and OneStream administration, configuration and business process enhancements to improve operational efficiency and reporting accuracy Analyze, document and maintain end-to-end data flows between Finance, HR, Operations, and IT systems to ensure data integrity and consistency, perform data mapping and integration validation activities for system enhancements, process improvements and reporting requirements, assist with system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and application upgrades to ensure seamless functionality and minimal business disruption Develop report specifications by identifying data relationships, source systems, and reporting requirements within Workday and OneStream, investigate and resolve data flow, integration, and reporting issues, ensuring timely and accurate financial information Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather business requirements, identify data sources, and translate needs into effective system solutions, partner with Finance Functional Leads and IT teams to identify opportunities for automation, process optimization, and continuous improvement Support month-end close activities by troubleshooting system-related issues and validating financial data across integrated platforms, maintain data quality through reconciliation, validation, and monitoring of system interfaces and integrations. Contribute to governance, documentation, and process standardization efforts across finance systems and reporting environments

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree, or international equivalent from an accredited institution, in accounting, finance, or Information Technology
• 1-2 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a service organization and preferred direct experience in the Clinical Research industry
• Workday financials administration and configuration
• Ability to create and analyze reports in Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of integrated program management systems
• Highly detail oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Hands‑on experience working with Workday.

Premier Research is more than a company – it’s a community furthering research to improve the lives of patients in critical need.

We are a diverse staff thinking creatively, challenging ideas, and solving complex problems.

Our Values – We Aim High, We Work Together, We Stay Agile, We Get It Done, We Care – mirror the determination, flexibility and trust that our team embodies.

Our Values

• We Aim High
• We Work Together
• We Stay Agile
• We Get It Done
• We Care

As a Premier team member, you have the power to make an impact, regardless of job title and location.

Our dedication to biotech and specialty pharma is unlike any other.

We provide our staff with innovative technologies and continuous learning.

Premier Research is a global clinical research, product development, and consulting company.

We are dedicated to helping biotech, specialty pharma, and MedTech innovators transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medical treatments.

Our team is inspired by this common purpose.

Premier is a place where you can change lives, and feel rewarded and celebrated.

We aim high - we will not stop until we reach our goals.

And we care about each other, about our customer and partners, and, most importantly, about all the patients that we touch with our work.