Grants Payments Data Analyst

Overview

This role involves working as a Grants Payments Data Analyst with a global contract research organization. You will support forecasting and reporting for clinical site payments by bringing together financial and operational data to enable accurate forecasting and informed decision-making across clinical studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve forecasting models used outside of Medidata Payments.
• Partner with Central Planning and Clinical Operations teams to gather and analyze site and patient enrollment actuals and forecasts.
• Integrate forecasting outputs with Medidata Payments forecasts to support end-to-end clinical site payment planning.
• Collaborate with Revenue Recognition teams to ensure forecasting processes meet financial audit and compliance requirements.
• Create client-ready forecasting reports and deliverables in accordance with sponsor contractual requirements.
• Analyze forecast performance, budget utilization, and plan-versus-actual results to identify trends and risks.
• Communicate over- and under-forecast variances to Project Analysts and Global Project Leads to enable timely corrective action.
• Support study closeout activities through final payment reconciliations and preparation of client-ready financial reports.
• Contribute to process development and continuous improvement initiatives related to clinical site payment forecasting and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2–5 years of finance experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data.
• Experience working with Excel, databases, and accounting systems.
• Understanding of accounting principles and revenue recognition standards.
• Knowledge of clinical site payment processes and forecasting methodologies.
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and challenge stakeholders constructively across cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting audit requirements, financial reporting, and compliance-related activities.
• Proficiency in English.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

• Remote role open to candidates based in India.
• Collaboration with global teams across multiple time zones.
• Travel is remote-based and may be required only as specified by business needs.