Financial Analyst (hybrid)

About the Company

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cancer treatment and biomedical research. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington, Fred Hutch is internationally recognized for its leadership in cancer research, bone marrow transplantation, immunotherapy, infectious disease research, and clinical care. Through innovation, collaboration, and compassionate patient care, the organization is committed to discovering life-saving treatments and improving health outcomes worldwide.

About the Role

The Financial Analyst I supports the Clinical Research Support (CRS) team by managing the financial operations of clinical trials within the oncology portfolio. This role is responsible for post-award financial management, sponsor invoicing, budget tracking, financial reporting, billing coordination, and ensuring compliance with clinical trial agreements while collaborating with research teams and operational stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Trial Financial Management
• Manage post-award financial activities for assigned clinical trial portfolios.
• Ensure study budgets are accurately entered into the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS).
• Review Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) to verify financial terms and budgets.
• Coordinate financial planning for sponsor invoicing activities.
• Monitor study budgets to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Support financial management throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
• Sponsor Invoicing & Revenue Management
• Generate timely and accurate sponsor invoices.
• Track sponsor payments and study-related revenue.
• Verify invoicing aligns with contractual payment terms.
• Maintain accurate financial records for each assigned study.
• Resolve invoicing discrepancies through collaboration with stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate reporting of study receipts and financial activity.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Analyze financial data and prepare study-related reports.
• Produce financial summaries for managers and research leadership.
• Perform quality control checks to identify financial issues early.
• Track financial performance against study budgets.
• Maintain reporting accuracy using financial management tools.
• Document process improvements and lessons learned.
• Billing & Financial Coordination
• Review Epic billing records and study-related invoices.
• Utilize CTMS and financial systems to validate study charges.
• Coordinate with Clinical Research Coordinators to resolve workflow issues.
• Work with billing departments to address billing discrepancies.
• Review invoices from shared service departments for accuracy.
• Ensure financial transactions comply with organizational procedures.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Clinical Research Coordinators, Principal Investigators, and research teams.
• Collaborate with startup teams to understand study budgets and payment terms.
• Support financial processes across multiple clinical research projects.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within financial operations.
• Support mission-critical oncology clinical trial programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of clinical trial and/or financial operations experience.

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience working with Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS).
• Experience with Epic billing functions or similar financial systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for financial tracking and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with OnCore or other Clinical Trial Management Systems.
• Experience using Epic or similar patient billing and registration systems.
• Experience supporting clinical trial administration and sponsor invoicing.
• Experience working within a research institute or cancer center.
• Knowledge of clinical research financial operations.

Pay range and compensation package

• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Family support benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• On-site health clinic.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Partially paid sabbatical leave.
• Hybrid and remote work flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and VEVRAA Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals throughout the recruitment and employment process.