Financial Analyst II

Financial Analyst II - Ireland, Dublin Hybrid: Office/Remote

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 Financial Analyst II to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Financial Analyst II at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in conducting in-depth financial analysis, providing actionable insights, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.

• Leading the preparation and analysis of complex financial reports, forecasts, and budgets, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Performing detailed variance analysis and trend identification to assess financial performance and highlight key drivers influencing results.
• Developing and maintaining sophisticated financial models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and investment evaluation.
• Partnering with business units and senior management to provide financial guidance, recommendations, and support for strategic initiatives.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, preferably in a corporate finance, investment banking, or consulting environment.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and Microsoft Excel; experience with financial planning software a plus.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex financial information into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

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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