Director - Finance Reporting - Dublin - 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 now have a great opportunity for a Director of Finance to join our growing finance team in Dublin 18. In this role you will be responsible for controlling and reporting on the financial affairs of the business and aiding the SVP Finance I Finance Director / Management in the decision making process through the provision of superior financial analysis.
You will also provide input into general strategic and tactical input on wider issues globally in accordance with other members of the Management team. You will manage appropriate finance staff and ensure that accounts are being prepared and reported in accordance with U.S.GAAP and other local GAAP requirements.
Furthermore, you will ensure ongoing regulatory compliance in line with both corporate objectives and local regulatory requirements. This role will also require a breadth of change I project management skills to ensure that finance responsive and continually provides 'centre of excellence' support to business initiatives I challenges.
What you will be doing:
- Manage the monthly & quarterly reporting close process to strict deadlines ensuring integrity and accuracy of the information reported
- Manage the Statutory Reporting process for all legal entities, within the remit, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and taxation requirements
- Develop & implement general accounting practices & policies throughout the business to ensure accounting, financial & operating reports accurately reflect the financial results of the business and provide reliable information to all stakeholders
- Maintain & build an organisation of strong financial accounting and corporate governance I internal controls ensuring compliance with SOX processes
- Manage the annual audit, quarterly reviews & SOX testing processes
- Develop & monitor key business and performance indicators in conjunction with the Finance Director / SVP Finance
- Manage, develop & strengthen the financial reporting team globally across the centralised hub model. This includes people management, performance management, employee relations, training & development and succession planning
- Collaborate with internal customers and stakeholders to develop & continually improve processes & systems for accounts payable, intercompany, financial reporting, statutory accounting & taxation
- Create & maintain a strong customer centric culture within the financial reporting team
- Provide advice & assistance to Senior Finance & corporate stakeholders
What you will bring:
- Qualified Accountant with 7 + years post qualification experience
- Fully conversant with 'best practice' in accounting standards, policies and procedures, possessing a superior track record of technical financial and regulatory management within a significant and relevant industry sector
- Leadership in all technical finance matters through building company wide 'centre of excellence' finance function capability; continually aligning the finance function with the emerging needs of the business
- Superior business analysis skills to evaluate, select and implement 'best in class' financial solutions capable of making a substantial contribution to the organisation's capability to grow its business
- Experienced in a range of finance disciplines including e.g. corporate finance, regulatory reporting, taxation, and treasury
- Able to lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of systems, initiatives and processes.
Soft skills
- A self-confident, decisive personality whose superior interpersonal skills invite participation and engagement through effective communication and the ability to influence and negotiate
- A natural networker with presence and gravitas who builds and nurtures relationships both internally and externally
- An accomplished leader with a reputation for tenacity, determination & professionalism while able to accommodate compromise
- A dedicated professional, committed to delivering superior service through having an open disposition and a willingness to listen and learn
- Comfortable with operating in a multinational working environment and will be cognisant of and empathetic with cultural issues
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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