Senior Project Management Analyst / Financial Operations, Cronos

Job Title: Senior Project Management Analyst / Financial Operations, Cronos

Job Location: Oeiras, Portugal

Job Location Type: Home-based

Job Contract Type: Full time
Job Seniority Level:

Job Overview

The role includes responsibilities as an internal financial operational liaison for the Cronos organization , providing end‑to‑end financial oversight across study delivery, internal operations, and strategic planning. This role partners closely with Cronos leadership, Sales Operations, and Finance Business Partners to ensure accurate revenue recognition, disciplined cost management, and strong financial governance in support of Cronos’ growth and profitability objectives.

Project Management Analysts (PMA) are an integral part of clinical trial delivery, liaising with project teams to improve patients’ lives by bringing studies to the market faster.
Key Responsibilities
Cross‑Functional Partnership

- Acts as a trusted partner to Cronos leadership , providing financial insight to support decision‑making on resourcing, investments, and operational priorities.

- Collaborates closely with Sales Ops, Delivery, Resource Management, and Finance Business Partners to ensure financial alignment across the study lifecycle—from opportunity setup through close‑out.

Internal Budget & Cost Control

- Manages Cronos internal and non‑billable budgets (e.g., Operations, development, IT and internal codes), tracking actuals vs. plan and highlighting variances and risks.

- Advises leadership on time‑coding strategy (billable vs. non‑billable) to maintain financial transparency and appropriate cost recovery.

- Supports accruals, expense planning, and year‑end close activities to ensure accurate financial reporting.

- Analyzes utilization assumptions, cost rates, and staffing models to assess impact on pricing, margins, and overall profitability.

- Partners with Finance leadership to evaluate rate cards, utilization targets, and margin drivers , ensuring financial models reflect Cronos’ operating reality.

Governance, Controls & Process Improvement

- Plays a key role in Cronos project governance initiatives , linking financial oversight with delivery governance, risk management, and operational discipline.

- Supports implementation of standardized financial processes , including passthrough reviews, expense reconciliation, and alignment between delivery activity and invoicing.

- Develops and delivers financial training and guidance (e.g., study finance lifecycle, utilization and time entry expectations) to Cronos managers and teams.

- Manages other internal initiatives , whether driving them independently or partnering with others to ensure seamless execution.

Financial Support & Revenue Management

- Supports project teams that own Cronos financial oversight at the study level , including revenue recognition (predominantly POD‑based), margin monitoring, and alignment of financial activity with contractual terms (WOs, COs, SUWOs).

- Serves as the primary point of contact for Cronos revenue and financial inquiries , coordinating with Sales Ops, Finance Business Partners, and Delivery to resolve issues related to billing, recognition timing, and financial accuracy.

- Supports teams with forecasting and outlook updates , including quarterly and annual views, by validating assumptions related to contract status, FPI timing, and delivery readiness.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or other related field required Req

- Requires knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts of a job area, typically obtained through advanced education.

- 3 years of relevant clinical research experience with analytical/financial skills or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

- Knowledge of clinical trials - strong knowledge of clinical trial conduct and skill in applying applicable clinical research regulatory requirements i.e. International Conference on Harmonizatio