Financial Analyst

Clinical Research Finance Program Manager

(Financial Analyst) – Temporary Consultant

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Employment Type: Temporary / Consulting
Assignment Length: Approximately 2–3 months
Job Category: Healthcare Finance / Clinical Research Finance / Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Overview

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst for a temporary consulting engagement with a large healthcare organization in Indianapolis, IN.

This is a senior-level, consultative opportunity focused on financial modeling, forecasting, scenario analysis, and workforce planning to support the continued growth of clinical research and industry-sponsored clinical trials.

The Financial Analyst will assess the current financial structure supporting research operations, build forward-looking financial and staffing models, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial modeling experience and the ability to translate complex growth assumptions into practical financial, staffing, capacity, and resource plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate the current cost structure and financial model supporting clinical research and industry-sponsored trials.

• Develop comprehensive financial models, forecasts, and multi-year projections related to clinical trial growth.

• Analyze the potential impact of research growth on revenue, expenses, staffing, capacity, space, and operational resources.

• Build scenario models illustrating the financial and operational effects of changes in clinical trial volume and resource requirements.

• Translate growth projections into workforce and staffing plans.

• Evaluate funding and cost-allocation considerations across multiple clinical research stakeholders.

• Assess the financial implications of expanding research space and other infrastructure.

• Incorporate pharmacy and additional research-support costs into financial projections.

• Evaluate financial and staffing requirements associated with expansion across multiple locations.

• Partner with finance, clinical research, operational, and other cross-functional stakeholders to reconcile assumptions and develop a practical planning framework.

• Present findings, financial projections, and strategic recommendations to organizational leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare finance, clinical research finance, research administration, FP&A, or a related financial planning function.

• Advanced experience with financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and scenario planning.

• Demonstrated ability to develop complex financial projections and translate operational growth into financial and workforce requirements.

• Experience working in a complex healthcare, academic medical center, research, or similarly matrixed environment is highly desirable.

• Previous exposure to clinical trials, sponsored research, research grants, or research operations is preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently assess complex business challenges.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.

• Experience with ERP, business intelligence, financial reporting, or data visualization platforms is beneficial.

• Ability to operate effectively at a Program Manager, Team Lead, Senior Consultant, or strategic advisor level.

What Success Looks Like

The successful consultant will be able to independently evaluate an evolving clinical research operation and develop a clear financial planning model that helps leadership understand:

• The current cost of supporting clinical research operations.

• How increased clinical trial volume could affect revenue and expenses.

• Future staffing and workforce requirements.

• Capacity, space, and resource needs associated with growth.

• Financial implications under multiple growth scenarios.

• Funding and cost-allocation considerations associated with future expansion.

This role is ideal for a senior finance professional who combines hands-on financial modeling expertise with strategic thinking and strong stakeholder management skills.

Pay Details: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour

Search managed by: Alexis Althouse

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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