Budget Finance Contract Analyst 1

Contract Analyst I - Budget Finance - Sofia - Hybrid

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

ICON's Client Contract Services team are responsible for the coordination, development and execution of all client contracts and change orders for newly awarded and on-going projects.

As a  Budget Finance Contract Analyst 1 you will be responsible for developing the budgets in collaboration with Finance, Legal and Operational teams at ICON. This role requires strong excel skills as you will be negotiating the budgets for clinical trials.

This is a busy and rewarding position, which plays a vital role at ICON.

The Role

• Coordinate and develop contracts and change orders for newly awarded and on-going projects at ICON. 
• Work simultaneously on numerous contracts and/or change orders.
• Partner with ICON’s operational, legal and sales teams as necessary, to determine the appropriate terms and conditions to be included in the contracts (inclusive of Start-up Agreements) and change orders.
• On the job training will be provided for you to develop an understanding of costing tools, client budget grids, and any tools and templates developed within the Client Contract Services group.
• Solicit input and review of contracts and change orders from the relevant operational departments.
• Develop cash neutral payment schedules as required.
• Collaborate respective Contract Manager to recognize when client questions/comments require input and review by Legal and/or operations/senior management or with the client
• Update Salesforce in a timely and consistent manner with concise, accurate information on status of the contract or change order.
• Develop and maintain client/project files and tracking tools.
• Review client/project documents and budgets prior to submission to their respective Contract Manager for final QC review.
• Ensure clear and direct communication when corresponding with the project team and client on the status of the contract and/or change order.
• Provide the relevant information required for negotiations and discussions with clients regarding cost proposals/change orders/contracts to the Contract Manager, the respective Sales personnel, and project teams.
• Assist with client related meetings required related to contracts and change orders.

To be successful in the role, you will ideally have some of the following:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Science/Business (a knowledge of science with an interest/qualification in business would be particularly of interest)
• Finance experience with strong budgeting including Excel skills
• 1+ years’ commercial/finance/administrative experience (including experience while in college)
• Strong Excel skills
• Great team player
• A strong and confident communicator both verbally and written
• A willingness to learn and develop your career within a leading CRO.

What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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