Commercial Financial Analyst

Medpace - Cincinnati, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Cincinnati, OH

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Commercial Financial Analyst position at Medpace involves partnering with clients and internal staff to develop financial budgets and business proposals. The role requires strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of financial processes to ensure that project budgets meet both client and company expectations. Analysts will be responsible for various financial tasks, including fee estimates, contract management, and ongoing project performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Development of fee estimates for requests for proposals (RFPs), budget revisions, and contract amendments.
• Provides financial input for response to requests for information (RFIs), ensuring coordination with relevant Medpace personnel.
• Responsible for assuring that bids meet customer expectations and specific requirements.
• Have thorough knowledge of Medpace bid process.
• Review proposal text assumptions to ensure consistency with fee estimates.
• Communicates with Medpace customers regarding ongoing projects to ensure expectations are met.
• Maintain and track ongoing performance of projects against budget, notifying clients of potential issues.
• Review invoices and financial reports prior to Sponsor receipt.
• Generate and initiate processing of new contracts, monitoring changes in scope and invoicing.
• Maintain and modify company bid preparation templates to meet client needs.
• May be responsible for other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
• 0-4 years of experience in clinical research and/or contract management/pricing.
• Strong working knowledge of financial and accounting processes.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and drug development services is desired.
• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, especially strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

• Hybrid work-from-home options (dependent upon position and level)
• Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Flexible work schedule
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives
• Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations
• Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions
• Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Discounted tuition for UC online programs