Project Financial Analyst I/II (Remote, UK/Serbia)

About the role

Worldwide Clinical Trials, a global Contract Research Organisation (CRO) focused on clinical research, is hiring a Project Financial Analyst I/II. This is a remote role open to candidates based in the UK or Serbia, working with global teams across multiple time zones. The analyst supports the financial health of clinical research projects through accurate reporting, analysis and forecasting, partnering with Project Management and cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with Project Management teams on project status, scope changes, forecasted activity and potential financial risks.
• Manage a portfolio of projects with accurate monthly reporting of revenue, costs and other key financial metrics.
• Develop and maintain project forecasts for revenue, resource needs, contractor spend and anticipated costs.
• Analyse performance by monitoring hours, costs, revenue, gross margin, backlog, cash flow and budget variances.
• Prepare client invoices, financial reporting packages and internal reports.
• Support change orders and contract amendments by evaluating their financial impact.
• Perform account reconciliations and analyse deferred revenue, unbilled revenue, client advances and outstanding invoices.
• Maintain accurate financial data across systems and contribute to project financial closeout.
• Create financial metrics, presentations and ad hoc analyses for leadership and client reviews.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in operational finance, project finance, project accounting or a related financial role.
• Experience with invoicing, collections, revenue and cost recognition, forecasting and project performance analysis.
• Understanding of project accounting, revenue recognition, project profitability and financial reporting.
• Preferred: experience with ERP, general ledger, PSA or financial reporting systems, and within a clinical research or CRO environment.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong communication skills with English proficiency.
• Analytical, problem-solving, organisational and stakeholder management abilities.