Remote Grants Payments Forecast Analyst

Worldwide Clinical Trials; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Grants Payments Data Analyst to shape how clinical site payments are forecasted and reported. You will join a global CRO focused on improving lives through high-quality clinical research and work with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate forecasts and compliant financial reporting.

The role emphasizes ownership of forecasting models, collaboration with Revenue Recognition and Clinical Operations, and producing client-ready outputs for sponsors across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in finance or related field.
• 2–5 years of finance experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Excel, databases, and accounting systems.
• Understanding of accounting principles and revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve forecasting models used for outside Medidata Payments.
• Collaborate with Central Planning and Clinical Operations to gather site/PATIENT enrollment data and forecasts.
• Integrate forecasting outputs with Medidata Payments forecasts for end-to-end planning.
• Coordinate with Revenue Recognition to meet audit and compliance needs.
• Create client-ready forecasting reports and deliverables aligned with sponsor contracts.
• Analyze forecast performance, budget utilization, and plan-versus-actual results to identify trends and risks.
• Communicate variances to Project Analysts and Global Project Leads for timely action.
• Support study closeout activities through final payment reconciliations and reports.
• Contribute to process development and continuous improvement of site payment forecasting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excel

Databases

Accounting systems

English proficiency

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

Databases

Accounting software

Job description

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Grants Payments Data Analyst to shape how clinical site payments are forecasted and reported. You will join a global CRO focused on improving lives through high-quality clinical research and work with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate forecasts and compliant financial reporting.

The role emphasizes ownership of forecasting models, collaboration with Revenue Recognition and Clinical Operations, and producing client-ready outputs for sponsors across