Manager, Clinical and Research Finance and Administration

Weill Cornell Medical College • New York, NY

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About The Position

Manages the financial operations and analysis related to the department's clinical and research enterprise. Serves as liaison between Department PI’s, Department Business Office,  WCM’s Research Business Management team, and WCM budget office.  Develops forecasts, performs financial modeling, and supports departmental leadership in strategic planning, budgeting, and data driven decision-making related to all funds especially sponsored programs, startup funds, and core facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field
• At least 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis or research administration.
• Strong data modeling and Excel (or BI tool) skills; experience with Power BI or similar a plus.
• Strong understanding of sponsored project accounting and institutional financial structures administration in a biomedical research environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate findings clearly.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate financial data for non-financial audiences.
• Maintains a collaborative approach and possesses the ability to cultivate positive and collegial workplace relationships.
• Possesses the ability to facilitate the flow of information through effective written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial reports for all research activity.
• Prepare multi-year financial forecasts for investigator and departmental initiatives.
• Working with RBM, monitor expense accuracy, implement corrective action plans for funds in deficit or surplus.
• Assist faculty and staff to identify funding opportunities.
• Manage expense payment including but not limited to payment requests, check transmittals, expenses, fund transfers, and travel requisitions, ordering laboratory and office supplies.
• Develop business plans, budgets, and financial projections for clinical and research initiatives.
• Identify and implement opportunities for revenue enhancement and cost optimization.
• Continuously evaluate and refine clinical operational and administrative processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees