Director, Finance

Director Finance - Dublin 18 - 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.

We are currently seeking a Director, Finance to join our diverse and dynamic team. The Director, Finance reports to the VP Corporate Finance, this position will manage the GBS (Global Business Services) Business Partner team with a keen focus on: providing high quality financial reports and analysis, the development of on-going and new financial management initiatives, and driving value add projects. This job has significant leadership accountability with a focus on data driven performance, customer focused approach and strong business partnering.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Cultivate a culture of process improvement to streamline operations, add value to the business, and meet client needs.

• Oversee various departments within the GBS functions, including Finance, IT, Facilities, HR, Contracts, Procurement, QA, Training, Marketing, Legal, and Corporate Management.

• Coordinate, develop, and lead the GBS Business Partner (BP) team.

• Establish collaborative partnerships with stakeholders to enhance GBS practices and service delivery.

• Collaborate on accurate consolidated and departmental forecasts, budgets, and long-term plans.

• Conduct variance analysis of financial results compared to previous forecasts and budgets.

• Benchmark GBS departments against industry standards and establish performance measures and goals.

• Prioritize talent development, building a strong team capable of meeting customer requirements.

Your Profile:

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field is required.

• An advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master's in Finance) is highly advantageous.

• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.

• Demonstrated experience in overseeing diverse financial departments and functions.

• Proven expertise in financial forecasting, budget management, and variance analysis.

• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on talent development.

• Strong financial acumen, including advanced kNwledge of financial modeling, data analysis, and financial reporting.

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.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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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