Finance Lead

Role : Finance Lead Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Experience : 6-10 Years

Job Responsibilities :

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting

Project & Contract Financial Management

Reporting & Analytics

Audit, Controls & Process Improvements

Job Requirements :

Proven experience in FP&A, financial operations, and project finance, with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Prior experience in Site Management Organizations (SMOs), Contract Research Organizations (CROs), or other clinical research environments.

Strong understanding of clinical trial budgeting, including site-level budget preparation, cost drivers, and protocol-driven financial planning.

Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles, accrual accounting, general ledger concepts, and financial close processes.

Experience in customer-facing finance roles, including contract financials, dispute resolution, and collections strategy.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, dashboards); experience with Excel macros / VBA is an added advantage.

Strong hands-on experience with Power BI and Looker for building dynamic visualizations and executive dashboards.

Working knowledge of CRIO CTMS and SAGE is an added advantage.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial data to diverse stakeholders.

Strong stakeholder management, including collaboration with cross-functional and international teams.

Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail in financial analysis and variance reporting.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform under pressure.

Self-driven and collaborative, with a proactive approach to new responsibilities.

Flexibility to extend work hours in the evening to support US stakeholders and global business needs.