Financial Analyst - Software Guidance & Assistance

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Financial Analyst for a Contract assignment with one of our premier Healthcare clients in Chicago, IL .

Responsibilities :

• Maintains and develops a standardized model and format for pricing all clinical research activities.
• Assists in the submission budgets. Identifies opportunities and recommends implementation of process changes to support greater efficiency and usefulness in the budget creation and tracking.
• Tracks monthly performance and financial data into an executive dashboard.
• Responsible for interpreting agreed upon coverage analyses into a research study budget.
• Serves as resource determining research price rates for clinical trial study budgets. Sets up study billing forms for research accounts with necessary departments.
• Develops federal and non-federal grant budgets as needed.
• Facilitates submission and completion of other financial study documents.
• Maintains and monitors study budget/contract expiration dates and initiate budget amendments accordingly.
• Performs accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks for study fund accounts (i.e. invoice sponsor for earned milestone payments, monitor sponsor payments, review, approve, and initiate payment for research study bills.).
• Monitor and formulate revenue earned for work performed on research studies.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of study financial accounts.
• Create various financial analyses reports as needed.
• Assists the staff in end-of-month reconciliation and collections processes.
• As directed, prepares journal entries and other expense allocation documentation as needed.
• As directed, may develop financial analyses to determine the impact of proposed revenue opportunities on department's financial outlook.
• Coordinates preparation and submission of financial reports and other paperwork.
• Tracks or coordinates the tracking of paperwork and maintenance of appropriate copies.
• Develops and maintains strong, collaborative working relationships with key contacts including Finance and Research Affairs.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree with three years' experience.
• Five years of experience in healthcare administration or finance.
• Strong financial analysis.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and to work as part of a team.
• Ability to set priorities and manage deadlines, possess strong work ethic, and attention to detail.Ability to exercise judgment when dealing with confidential matters.
• Business acumen and ability to think systemically and strategically.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in clinical, research, or health care field.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.