Remote Associate Director, Project Finance & Analytics

Cytel; Honolulu (HI); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytel is seeking an Associate Director of Project Finance to lead financial analysis, forecasting, and performance insights for a broad project portfolio. This senior, remote role partners with cross-functional leaders to deliver actionable recommendations and ensure financial accuracy.

The ideal candidate will excel in modeling, Excel, and communicating complex data to executives, while operating autonomously and driving process improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project finance, FP&A, or similar analytical roles.
• Clinical research experience.
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills; proficiency with financial systems and BI tools.
• Strong understanding of project-based revenue models (e.g., time & materials, fixed fee, milestone billing).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Highly organized, dependable, and capable of managing competing deadlines in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely, actionable financial analysis—including revenue trends, profitability by project, utilization insights, and risk/opportunity assessments.
• Prepare executive-level reporting and presentations for leadership review.
• Translate complex financial data into clear narratives and recommendations for operational and strategic decisions.
• Support leadership with ad hoc modeling, strategic initiatives, and process improvement projects.
• Assist with developing best practices for project financial management, tools, and dashboards.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling

Excel skills

Finance analytics

BI tools

Financial systems

Communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Deltek

Workday

Job description

Cytel is seeking an Associate Director of Project Finance to lead financial analysis, forecasting, and performance insights for a broad project portfolio. This senior, remote role partners with cross-functional leaders to deliver actionable recommendations and ensure financial accuracy.

The ideal candidate will excel in modeling, Excel, and communicating complex data to executives, while operating autonomously and driving process improvements across the organization.