Strategic Finance Lead - Budget & Forecast (Contract)

Proclinical Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical Group in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Finance Lead for a contract role to guide budgeting and financial strategy. You will influence key decisions and support organizational success.

The role focuses on financial planning, analysis, and budget management within the neurology and pharmaceutical sectors, requiring collaboration across teams and clear presentation of figures to leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial planning, analysis and budget management.
• Proficiency in preparing and analyzing financial reports and forecasts.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Skilled in presenting complex financial concepts to leadership.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial controlling plans aligned with organizational policies and programs.
• Collaborate on the preparation of budgets, reporting tools, and forecasting methods.
• Analyze direct and indirect costs, including actual vs. budgeted cost variance analysis.
• Monitor annual revenue-expense budgets to control funds and measure operating results.
• Engage with and influence internal departments and external service providers.

Skills

Financial planning

Budget management

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Present to leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field

Job description

Proclinical Group in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Finance Lead for a contract role to guide budgeting and financial strategy. You will influence key decisions and support organizational success.

The role focuses on financial planning, analysis, and budget management within the neurology and pharmaceutical sectors, requiring collaboration across teams and clear presentation of figures to leadership.