Finance Manager

Aston Carter • Upper Merion Township, PA

6d • $55 - $79 • Hybrid

About The Position

This three-month contract assignment functions as a Clinical Finance Business Partner supporting Clinical Operations and R&D during a leadership transition. The Finance Manager serves as a hands-on partner for assigned clinical studies and development programs, providing actionable financial insights and managing study-level forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, month-end close support, and CRO and vendor financial activities.

The role operates in a hybrid work environment, combining remote work with on-site time as needed to support Clinical Operations and R&D stakeholders. It offers direct cross-functional partnership and high visibility during the leadership transition. The assignment provides exposure to clinical study and development-program finances and may be considered for a future permanent role depending on business needs and individual performance.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in Finance, FP&A, or business roles with solid exposure to clinical development environments.
• Strong financial forecasting skills, particularly for clinical studies and development programs.
• Proficiency in budgeting and study-level financial management for clinical programs.
• Experience with clinical development finance, including managing finances at the study level.
• Ability to maintain detailed financial trackers and perform accurate actual true-ups.
• Hands-on experience with variance analysis, comparing actual versus forecasted spend and identifying variance drivers.
• Experience in CRO and vendor financial management, including monitoring contracts and purchase orders.
• Strong financial reporting skills, delivering accurate and insightful reports to support Clinical Operations and R&D.
• Proven business partnering capabilities and the ability to convert financial data into actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management abilities, particularly with Clinical Operations and R&D teams.
• Relevant experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences organizations, closely aligned to clinical development finance.
• Ability to manage multiple studies and programs simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience supporting Clinical Operations in a clinical development setting.
• Experience with SAP and/or other enterprise planning systems.
• Familiarity with FSP models and clinical trial budgeting practices.
• Background in CRO financial management and vendor oversight.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or comparable advanced credential; preferred but not required.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-visibility role during periods of organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Act as a hands-on finance partner for assigned clinical studies and development programs, owning forecasting and financial analysis.
• Translate changing clinical and operational activity into updated financial outlooks and clear insights for stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and refine study-level financial trackers to monitor spend and ensure accurate financial visibility.
• Perform actual true-ups and support month-end close activities for clinical programs.
• Prepare, manage, and support clinical program budgets, providing financial guidance to Clinical Operations and R&D stakeholders.
• Compare actual and forecasted spend, identify meaningful variances, and analyze their drivers.
• Monitor CRO and vendor financial activities, including contracts, purchase orders, and related financial obligations.
• Oversee clinical trial budgeting processes and ensure alignment between operational plans and financial projections.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making for Clinical Operations and R&D.
• Turn financial information into actionable recommendations for key stakeholders.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests as business needs arise.
• Use SAP and/or enterprise planning systems, where applicable, to support forecasting, reporting, and financial tracking.
• Contribute financial stability and insight during the leadership transition while maintaining visibility with stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, subject to eligibility.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, subject to eligibility.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility.
• Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.
• Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed