Grants Payments Data Analyst

• Collect and analyze site and patient enrollment actuals and forecasts with Central Planning and Clinical Operations teams
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve forecasting models used outside of Medidata Payments
• Integrate forecasting data and processes with Medidata Payments forecasts
• Partner with Revenue Recognition teams to align forecasting with audit and financial reporting requirements
• Create accurate, client-ready forecast deliverables according to sponsor contractual requirements
• Analyze forecast performance through plan-versus-actual results and budget variances
• Communicate over-forecast and under-forecast risks to Project Analysts and Global Project Leads
• Support audit activities, change order processes, and study closeout reconciliations
• Prepare final forecasting and reconciliation reports for client delivery and project review

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2–5 years of finance experience
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, databases, and accounting systems
• Understanding of clinical site payment processes
• Knowledge of accounting principles and revenue recognition standards
• Ability to influence stakeholders, challenge assumptions, and work collaboratively across functions
• Experience supporting financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, or reconciliation activities
• Proficiency in English

• No travel is required for this role
• Equal employment opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Collaborative and supportive teams
• Accessible leadership
• Employee opportunities to thrive and develop professionally