Financial Analyst II

Financial Analyst II

Location: Dublin South

Description

The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to work in a role that will develop both their operational and financial knowledge of the CRO industry. As part of this diverse role, they will provide insightful analysis to drive meaningful actions and performance for the main Clinical Operations service line at ICON, as well as identify opportunities for business improvements.

Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of monthly financial forecasts

• Support the preparation of monthly reporting packages for operations with astute commentary and analysis

• Communicate with and advise individual project teams to understand and optimize the relationship between operational activity and financial performance e.g. protocol specs, resourcing plans, activity scope, etc.

• Utilize and disseminate operational metrics to drive financial performance

• Support the pre-close review of revenue to ensure accuracy of reported results

• Support the preparation of management presentations

• Support the development and preparation of the annual budget

• Prepare ad-hoc financial and business case analysis

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centers around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance

• As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes, adding value to our business and meeting client needs

Experience, Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Prior financial business partnering or financial analysis experience advantageous but not mandatory

• Excellent communication (written and oral) skills, inspire confidence

• Ability to interact with and influence a variety of personnel across the organization including senior management groups

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to plan and manage projects

• Demonstrate ability in being able to switch between micro and macro view

• Excellent working knowledge of MS office package, in particular Excel.

• Very strong focus on accuracy and quality of information provided; attention to detail

• Strong quantitative skills

• Analytically minded, with proven ability to solve problems

• Eagerness to learn and develop as an ICON employee and member of the CRO Industry

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or local equivalent, in related field or equivalent

• Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACA, etc) or relevant years’ experience

Benefits of Working in ICON

Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive salary and benefits package that includes an excellent pension scheme, private health care, and life assurance and staff recognition schemes. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.

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 - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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