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The Planet Group

Financial Analyst

The Planet Group, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Vice President of Recruitment - Accounting, Finance & HR Pay: $30-$32/hr

Hybrid - NYC

Must Haves:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in education and experience

Minimum of three years of related financial or research administration experience

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

Experience with financial management in clinical research

Familiarity with industry-sponsored clinical trials

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams

Demonstrated ability to work with investigators, research teams, and administrative partners

Experience interpreting contracts and budgets

Knowledge of university or academic medical center financial systems and policies

Job Description:

The Financial Analyst supports the financial operations of industry-sponsored clinical trials. Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance, the analyst plays a key role in managing clinical trial finances on behalf of investigators and their teams. This role involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders—including contract officers, budget analysts, and other financial analysts—as well as with external sponsors and research teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Reconcile trial‑related financial transactions including accruals, invoices, and payments

Maintain ongoing communication with sponsors, research teams, and administrators regarding account status and financial concerns

Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments

Review and interpret contracts and budgets to support proper financial tracking and invoicing

Generate and distribute invoices, and follow up to ensure timely payments

Audit and analyze account activity to ensure financial accuracy

Maintain accounts within the university’s accounting system

Respond to financial inquiries with clear analysis and recommendations

Present financial activity and updates to stakeholders for assigned trials

Ensure accurate and timely closeout of trial accounts by reviewing all financial documentation

Stay current on relevant university policies related to clinical research

Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance reconciliation and reporting processes

Perform additional duties as assigned

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Finance

Industries: Higher Education

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