Budget Analyst (Saint Louis University)

Job Description

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Job Summary

Under general direction, the Budget Analyst creates and maintains various databases; prepares routine and ad hoc financial reports/analyses; monitors financial activity; prepares budgets; assist with maintenance and development of reporting systems.  Prepares invoices and maintains accounts receivable records for external contractors; prepares monthly faculty productivity reports. Develops, prepares, and administers contracts, bids, and proposals that meet specifications and comply with all policies and regulations. Supports or participates in contract negotiations with suppliers, partners, or customers. Ensures all one time start up and pass-through fees are accounted for. Reviews contract terms to identify any potential risk or compliance issues. Examines supporting materials and agreement documents related to bids or contracts and provides guidance. Acts as liaison between the organization and subcontractors to implement the contracts. Maintains contract records used to ensure compliance with reporting and regulatory requirements.

Our office provides clinical trial management for industry-sponsored trials, including the oversight of trials and input into their administrative, business, educational, regulatory, and operational functions. The Clinical Trials Office streamlines the processing of research study contracts and budgets with industry partners to facilitate the performance of clinical trials at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. The office also centralizes important administrative functions and establishes standard policies and procedures for successful management of clinical trials. This ensures the ease of use and proper documentation of all trial procedures. If you are not located in the St. Louis area, we are open to a remote employee in any of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin.

Job Duties

• Ensures the verification of indirect costs, professional and technical fees are correctly applied, and all one-time startup and pass-through fees are accounted for.

• Validates Investigator and Study Team effort is appropriately included and accounted for.

• Works with sponsors iteratively to negotiate budgets (provided by sponsor vs. updated based on local patient and non-patient costs).

• Creates and maintains various databases and prepares routine and ad hoc financial reports / analysis for various levels of leadership need.

• Responsible for proper invoicing procedures and maintains proper accounts receivable records with adherence to necessary routine and ad hoc reporting needs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills

• Effective communicator with ability to tailor messages appropriately to a desired audience

• Knowledge of business, budget, and financial processes, and practices

• Knowledge of financial guidelines and terminology

• Planning/organizational skills

• Detail-oriented 

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in complex situations

• Strong analytical skills and proficient in business applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field; supplemented with three (3) years of budgetary experience in an Academia or a clinical research setting required.
Proven track record in working with Principal Investigators and payment setup processes.

Salary/Benefits:

$57,760-80,000 DOE plus benefits including vacation and sick leave, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 403B retirement savings plan and match, tuition remission, employee assistance program and wellness program.

Function

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.