Remote Grants Payments Forecasting Analyst

NCBioImpact; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Grants Payments Data Analyst to shape forecasting and reporting of clinical site payments. You will gather financial and operational data, develop forecasting models, and deliver client-ready reports in alignment with sponsor contracts.

Remote role open to candidates in India, with collaboration across global teams and potential travel as needed. 2–5 years of finance experience and strong Excel skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of finance experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, databases, and accounting systems.
• Understanding of accounting principles and revenue recognition.
• Knowledge of clinical site payment processes and forecasting methods.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Experience supporting audit, financial reporting, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve forecasting models for clinical site payments.
• Collaborate with Central Planning and Clinical Operations to analyze site enrollment actuals and forecasts.
• Integrate forecasting outputs with Medidata Payments forecasts for end-to-end planning.
• Ensure forecasting processes meet financial audit and compliance requirements.
• Create client-ready forecasting reports in line with sponsor contracts.
• Analyze forecast performance, budget utilization, and plan-versus-actual results.
• Communicate variances to Project Analysts and Global Project Leads for corrective action.
• Support study closeout activities with final payment reconciliations and reports.
• Contribute to process improvement for site payment forecasting and reporting.

Skills

Finance experience

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Forecasting

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Databases

Accounting systems

Job description

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Grants Payments Data Analyst to shape forecasting and reporting of clinical site payments. You will gather financial and operational data, develop forecasting models, and deliver client-ready reports in alignment with sponsor contracts.

Remote role open to candidates in India, with collaboration across global teams and potential travel as needed. 2–5 years of finance experience and strong Excel skills are expected.