Finance Account Analyst - Laboratory OperationsJob LocationsUnited States-OH-Cincinnati | United States-OH-CincinnatiCategoryAccount ManagementJob SummaryMedpace is seeking experienced finance or accounting professionals to join the Account Management department. These individuals will partner with clients and Medpace Laboratory Operations to develop project financial budgets and new business proposals. Finance Account Analysts will work directly with clients to partner in strategic budget development to meet both their needs and those of Medpace. If you are ready to make a difference, you must be able to accomplish these tasks:ResponsibilitiesDevelopment of fee estimates for requests for proposals (RFPs), budget revisions, and contract amendments for Medpace Laboratories;Provides financial input for response to requests for information (RFIs), and ensures coordination of all information with other relevant Medpace personnel as required;Understand existing customer or potential customer's business, pipeline, and opportunities in order to approach customer with confidence and knowledge;Responsible for assuring that bid meets customer's expectations and specific requirements;Have thorough knowledge of Medpace bid process;Review proposal text assumptions to ensure the fee estimate and proposal text assumptions are consistent;Communicates with Medpace customers regarding ongoing projects to ensure customer's expectations are being met;Maintain and track ongoing performance of project against budget and notify internal and external clients when potential issues or changes are noted;Review invoices and other financial reports prior to Sponsors receipt;Build relationships within customer's organization in order to generate new business opportunities and to develop partnership atmosphere;Generate and initiate processing of new contracts and monitor/report on changes in scope, milestone invoicing and/or contract modification to all ongoing contracts in coordination with other employees;Maintain and modify company bid preparation template and boilerplate text to meet changing client needs or specific requirements;May be responsible for other projects and responsibilities as assigned.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or Finance/Accounting/Business;0-3 years of laboratory experience or in the conduct of clinical research and/or contract management/pricing;Basic knowledge of medical terminology and a working knowledge of drug development services desired;Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills; andExcellent computer skills, especially a strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.Medpace OverviewMedpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.Why Medpace?People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.The work we've done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.Cincinnati PerksCincinnati Campus OverviewHybrid work-from