Project Finance Manager (Clinical Trial Proposals)

PSI CRO is looking for an experienced finance professional in the Clinical Research industry, who will be responsible for managing clinical project budgeting, negotiating, and analyzing budgets, as well as providing support with proposals and contract management activities within the company.
Hybrid work location: Mississauga
Responsibilities:
Development of study budget (preparation of budgets for proposals and Change Order budgets for on-going projects)
Management of study budget throughout the clinical project duration (setup and maintenance of project finance information in PSI internal systems, preparation of accrual reports, request for invoices)
Development of Sponsor Contract (preparation of sponsor agreements and change orders, development of payment schedules)
Timesheet System Management (setup and maintenance of project-specific timesheets in PSI’s internal system, management of reconciliation of actual vs budget costs on a regular basis)
Experience in global study budgeting & contract management within a CRO/Pharma
Education in Finance/Economics or commensurate and relevant training
Experience in project budgeting, budget negotiation, budget analysis (actual vs. planned), forecasts, project scope management, mapping to different budget grids
Knowledge of time tracking systems and budgeting systems/tools
Computer literacy, professional/advanced user of MS Excel
Ability to produce accurate and timely information/ finance reports
Analytical skills
Communication/negotiation skills; ability to train others
Organizational and time management skills

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid