R&D Project Finance Manager

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Perform monthly accruals for R&D project contracts, ensuring alignment with budgets and project timelines.
• Develop, manage, and track project budgets and forecasts, working closely with project teams to ensure financial efficiency and accuracy to proactively identify risks, opportunities, and required adjustments
• Own the financial planning, forecasting, and performance management for assigned early development programs, ensuring alignment with portfolio priorities and financial targets.
• Provide clear financial insights and recommendations to support study, portfolio, and business decisions
• Prepare and post monthly and quarterly journal entries and prepaid journal entries for project activities
• Review and approve contracts and amendments, ensuring financial terms and conditions align with company policies.
• Develop scenarios and financial models to support pipeline decisions, including progression, delay, or termination of early-stage programs.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and analyses related to projects, contributing to management decision-making.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Finance and Project teams, fostering collaboration and providing financial guidance for trial activities.
• Ensure proper internal control structure and adherence to internal controls in assigned areas as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 5+ years of experience in accounting and/or finance related positions.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech is essential.
• Experience in Clinical Trial Financial Management is essential
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and applicable financial systems and software applications. Knowledge of Oracle is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial statement analysis, and management reporting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a results-driven mindset.

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

• Bachelor's degree required; in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.