Clinical Finance Manager

The RoleYou will own the end to end investigator grant process, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, negotiation and payment management across global clinical sites. Working closely with Clinical Operations, Finance, Procurement and external partners, you'll play a central role in ensuring financial compliance, accuracy and operational efficiency throughout the study lifecycle.
Location: Abingdon - Onsite 1/2 Days per Month
Salary: Up to £75,000

Key Responsibilities
Investigator Grant Budgets & Invoicing:

• Develop global site budget templates using FMV benchmarking tools
• Adapt budgets for country specific financial and regulatory requirements
• Lead or oversee site/CRO budget negotiations
• Maintain budget accuracy through protocol amendments and operational updates
• Review, approve and track patient reimbursement claims
• Escalate complex budget or payment term issues when required

• Build and manage an in house site payment process
• Issue pro forma requests and initiate payments via Accounts Payable
• Validate site invoices against contracts and completed activities
• Liaise with sites, project managers and AP to resolve invoicing queries
• Partner with Finance to calculate and assess site accruals

• Collect supplier financial documentation for setup in Oracle NetSuite
• Create and maintain site POs aligned to trial forecasts and enrolment
• Provide reporting and ensure PO accuracy and compliance throughout the study

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Comfortable working with large, complex budget datasets
• Oracle NetSuite experience (preferred)
• Experience with GrantPlan or Grants Manager
• Global study start up experience, including country level budget template development
• CTA and budget negotiation experience