Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager (Clinical Finance Business Partner Contract) Job Description
This three-month Finance Manager assignment functions as a Clinical Finance Business Partner supporting Clinical Operations and R&D during a leadership transition. The consultant serves as a hands-on finance partner for assigned clinical studies and development programs, providing clear, actionable financial insights to stakeholders. The role focuses on study-level financial management, including forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, month-end close support, and oversight of CRO and vendor financial activities within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences environment.
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 financial 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 budgets for clinical programs, providing financial guidance to Clinical Operations and R&D stakeholders.
- Conduct variance analysis by comparing actual and forecasted spend and identifying meaningful financial variances.
- Monitor CRO and vendor financial activities, including contracts, purchase orders, and related financial obligations.
- Oversee clinical trial budgeting processes, ensuring 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.
- Serve as a business partner to key stakeholders, turning financial information into actionable recommendations.
- Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests as business needs arise.
- Utilize 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 a high level of visibility with stakeholders.
Essential Skills
- 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 drivers of variances.
- 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, with the ability to convert financial data into actionable recommendations.
- Strong communication skills 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.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 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.
- Capacity to manage multiple studies and programs simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Work Environment
The role operates in a hybrid work environment, combining remote work with time on-site as needed to support Clinical Operations and R&D stakeholders. The position offers direct partnership with cross-functional teams and high visibility during a leadership transition. The consultant gains exposure to clinical study and development-program finances and has the opportunity to blend FP&A expertise with specialized clinical development knowledge. Depending on business needs and individual performance, the assignment may provide consideration for a future permanent role.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of King Of Prussia, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $79.20/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of King Of Prussia, PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in King Of Prussia,PA.

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