Sr. Budget Analyst

We are looking for a Sr. Budget Analyst to join our team in Farmington, Connecticut on a Contract basis. This role focuses on building and overseeing financial plans for industry-sponsored clinical trial programs, helping leaders make informed decisions through accurate forecasting and performance reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong budgeting expertise, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with clinical and operational stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Build comprehensive budgets for clinical trial programs from initial assumptions through full financial planning, ensuring each plan supports program feasibility and financial oversight.
• Work closely with clinical operations staff, physicians, and study coordinators to create and manage study-specific and program-level budgets across a high-volume portfolio of active trials.
• Produce recurring budget versus actual reviews and deliver monthly and quarterly financial reports that highlight spending trends, variances, and overall program performance.
• Develop preliminary financial models for proposed industry-sponsored studies to support decision-making around program launch, prioritization, and resource planning.
• Update budgets throughout the life of each program to reflect changes in scope, revised assumptions, and shifting study needs.
• Prepare leadership summaries and administrative financial reports for clinical trial programs, adjusting reporting formats to meet sponsor-specific expectations while maintaining consistent core metrics.
• Proven experience preparing and managing detailed budgets in a complex business or healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of budget management practices, forecasting methods, and budget-to-actual variance analysis.
• Experience supporting annual budget planning and broader operating budget processes.
• Ability to translate financial data into clear reports and practical recommendations for leadership.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across clinical, operational, and administrative teams.
• Advanced analytical and organizational skills with close attention to accuracy and changing program requirements.