Financial Analyst, Research

Overview

This role performs assigned finance functions and activities to support clinical research work. Responsibilities include pre-award and post-award support for assigned clinical research departments, daily oversight of research-related hospital and physician bills, and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of daily revenue and expense activity tied to research.

The position also supports standardized reporting and budget preparation related to research studies, working closely with research department staff, entity department leaders, and other finance teams to provide management reports and data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-award and post-award activities for assigned clinical research departments
• Provide daily oversight of research-related hospital and physician bills
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of daily revenue and expense related to research activities
• Model new research studies in the clinical management trial system
• Support accounts receivable activity related to research
• Develop and maintain standardized management reports
• Assist with preparing and negotiating research study budgets
• Collaborate with research department staff, entity department leaders, and other finance departments to develop and deliver management reports
• Provide meaningful insights from data to support decision-making

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university in Business, Finance, Accounting, or closely related field required
• 1 year of progressive work experience in financial/operational analysis, preferably in a multi-entity healthcare provider environment required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in healthcare
• Experience with database and decision support systems

Licenses and Certifications

• None required

Location

• Business Unit: Piedmont Heart Institute - NFP