Sr Clinical Financial Analyst - Remote US

Sarah Cannon Research Institute; Tennessee; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oncology research organization is seeking a Sr Clinical Financial Analyst to support financial operations in clinical trials. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in financial analysis within the healthcare sector. Key responsibilities include budgeting, variance analysis, and forecasting. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Total Rewards package

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Financial Analyst in pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors.
• Strong financial and accounting concepts in clinical research.
• Ability to analyze historical trends and project future performance.

Responsibilities

• Support Clinical Research Operations with financial analyses and reporting.
• Develop departmental budgets and variance analyses.
• Manage cost views and month-end analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data extraction

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sr Clinical Financial Analyst - Remote US

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Overview

It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission. Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining SCRI, a subsidiary of McKesson, you will be part of a large, community-based cancer program advancing oncology treatments and improving outcomes for cancer patients worldwide. We seek mission-driven candidates who aim to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in patients’ lives.

Our mission is to bring together innovative medical minds and compassionate caregivers to transform care and personalize treatment. SCRI conducts leading oncology research and trials to redefine cancer care globally.

Responsibilities

• Support Clinical Research Operations from a financial perspective with accurate analyses, effective reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and insightful financial advice.
• Develop departmental budgets and variance analyses using historical data to propose recommendations.
• Manage cost view, budgeting, and month-end analysis; analyze variances to standard and identify root causes.
• Analyze historical trends and project future performance using cause-and-effect relationships.
• Develop forecasting models with variance analyses and data-driven recommendations.
• Prepare Monthly Operating Reports for executive management with data and root-cause analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a Financial Analyst in pharmaceutical, clinical research, healthcare, or medical device sectors.
• Experience with healthcare/clinical research business models and performance metrics; strong financial and accounting concepts in this industry.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; proficient in data extraction and analysis software.
• Effective presentation skills with the ability to convey insights convincingly.
• Curiosity about cause and effect; ability to build models and derive insights from data.

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is a leading oncology research organization conducting community-based clinical trials. SCRI focuses on advancing therapies for patients and has a broad research network with extensive participation across locations.

We offer a Total Rewards package supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being. Benefits information is available through our parent company, McKesson. Compensation includes base pay and potential bonuses or long-term incentives, determined by performance, experience, skills, equity, and market factors. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Research Services