Financial Analyst I - Commercial Affairs

Are you looking for a varied and challenging Commercial Analyst role that combines activities from finance, operations, and business development?  Our Analyst opportunity will allow you to be a true business partner for the service area he/she supports with a central role in supporting Business Development to secure new business award on commercial terms that ensure appropriate margins are achieved. 

As part of the Commercial Affairs team, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for ongoing development and maintenance of billing rates. This person will work with senior management to ensure that all rates are driving the desired commercial objectives.  As part of this role, the individual will assist in the development of commercial deals for strategic partnerships and individual clients, going beyond analysis to offering solutions.      

About the Financial Analyst role within ICON: 

The Financial Analyst will ensure integrity of the billing rates and manage these rates to meet the commercial targets of the division, calculate and maintain ICON billing rates and Sponsor rate cards, and assist in developing commercial offerings, including discounting structure, payment terms, incentives and other client requests.

The Financial Analyst will assist with commercial negotiations during the bid defense process and offer commercial recommendations and solutions to meet business needs.  Partner externally with Client Finance and Outsourcing counterparts, and internal with Business Development, Proposals, Operations, Finance, Legal and Contracts.

Benefits of working at ICON:

We will provide our Financial Analyst with the resources to be successful in supporting their line of business. In addition, we offer a strong benefits package that includes a comprehensive health plan, retirement plans, competitive pay, vacation, and an annual incentive plan to reward performance.  

To succeed you will need:

You will need a Bachelor’s Degree along with a minimum of 2+ years of commercial/ financial experience and/or a combination of relevant life science industry experience.  Demonstrate ability to interpret data (analytical skills) and convert between formats, numerate with financial and commercial understanding, excellent working knowledge of MS office package, in particular Excel, excellent communication (written and oral) and influencing skills, organizational skills with the ability to plan and manage projects, very strong focus on accuracy and quality of information provided; attention to detail, ability to interact with a variety of departments and importantly non-financially focused personnel, and very strong focus on delivery of quality outputs in a timely manner to clients (internal and external).

We invite you to review our opportunities at www.iconplc.com/careers.

What’s Next?

Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment