Project Financial Analyst I

RQM+; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading compensation package

Focus on work-life balance

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading MedTech firm in Cary, NC is looking for a Project Financial Analyst I. In this role, you will be the primary financial leader on project teams, responsible for monitoring project revenue, cash flow, and profitability. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and strong Excel skills, with 0-2 years of experience. This position offers a collaborative work environment focused on customer success and career development, coupled with a strong commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Experience in financial or organizational leadership role preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Ability to function effectively in a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment.

Responsibilities

• Support financial forecasting related to project plan and schedule.
• Educate project team on financial reporting tools.
• Track scope changes and analyze impact.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

RQM+ is The MedTech CRO, accelerating innovation to patient impact. Our tailored solutions deliver regulatory and quality expertise, FDA‑recognized laboratory services, clinical trials, and reimbursement strategies across device types and therapeutic areas to bring life‑changing technologies to patients — faster, safer, better.

We don’t make MedTech. We make MedTech happen.

Our experienced teams are cohesive, collaborative, and proactive, constantly seeking to improve and evolve while remaining laser‑focused on customer success. RQM+ elevates the MedTech experience through best‑in‑class service and clear, concise communication. We serve as an extension of our customers establishing and maintaining excellent client and site relationships and providing direct access to our technology platforms for real‑time data and study transparency.

• LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES LOCAL TO CARY, NC**

Job Summary

The Project Financial Analyst I acts as the primary financial leader on a project team, supporting the Project Manager and functional leads. This is accomplished by routine monitoring, reporting and acting to positively influence project revenue, cash flow, profitability and risk. The Project Analyst also serves as the primary point of communication between corporate Finance and the project team and may communicate directly with clients and vendors. On smaller projects where there is not an operational leader fulfilling the Project Manager role, the Project Analyst may administratively act in this capacity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partners with the project team to support financial forecasting related to project plan and schedule.
• Educates project team on financial reporting tools and techniques.
• Tracks scope changes; gathers data and analyzes impact of change; makes recommendations to the Project Manager based on financial projections.
• Performs burn rate projections.
• Provides excellent service directly to clients; participates on client calls and addresses concerns/issues directly with the client when necessary.
• Works collaboratively with RQM+ team members to disseminate project details and information and provides financial direction.
• Provides any additional financial support needed to the Project Manager and/or project team.
• Financial Project Management:
  • Support PM/PL in managing scope vs. contract.
  • Support PM/PL in managing hours worked vs. scope.
  • Support PM/PL and key leads in forecasting activity and labor.
  • Initiate and/or approve project invoicing.
  • Manage project cash position.
  • Manage project A/R and support collection efforts.
  • Manage site payment funds and process.
  • Respond/support response to client financial inquiries.
  • Monthly revenue recognition.
  • For smaller projects without a PM/PL may fulfill the role of administrative PL.
  • Serve as a point of contact between project team and finance.
  • Provide project related financial reporting as needed.
  • Request initiation of/support project closeout process.

Education/Work Experience

• Bachelors’ degree required. Experience in financial or organizational leadership role preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.

Behaviors

Business Judgment and Acumen, Problem Solving, Composure, Courage (Managerial), Customer Focus, Decision Quality, Informing, Integrity & Trust, Interpersonal Savvy, Planning.

Requirements

• Ability to function effectively in a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment.
• High performance orientation, a detail orientation, and strong organization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills as well as experience working collaboratively with clients, employees, and outsiders.
• Ability to elevate to management when needed.
• Requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.

Being an industry leader in Medtech is just the beginning for RQM+. We consider our employees our biggest asset and we invest heavily in ongoing learning and development. Providing a rewarding place to work is rooted deep in our core values. From an industry leading compensation package to a deeply engrained focus on work life balance, RQM+ has a unique offering for regulatory and quality professionals. At RQM+, you are not just another employee, you are a member of RQM+ family. Make your impact today!

We invite you to apply if you have an interest in learning more about our organization and beginning your journey with us.

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