Financial Analyst II

Job Title: Financial Analyst II

Location: Ireland, Dublin

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

The Role:

• Support the preparation of monthly financial forecasts and budget reconciliations
• Identification of key Revenue and Margin drivers within the portfolio
• Support the preparation of monthly financial forecast, pre close review of revenue and budget reconciliations
• Build strong working relationships with the Monitoring Operations team
• Utilize and disseminate operational metrics and trend to drive and improve financial performance
• Preparation of monthly financial reporting packages for operations with insightful commentary and analysis
• Support the development and preparation of annual budget for GLP
• Support the preparation of ad-hoc management presentations
• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centres on 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

What you will need:

• 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.
• Solid academic record and strong quantitative skills.
• Analytically minded, seeks out problem solving opportunities
• Effective interpersonal skills (verbal and written) to communicate with peers, managers and Business Lead executives.
• Eagerness to learn and develop as an ICON employee and member of the Clinical Research Industry.
• Prior relevant experience in financial analysis or financial planning and analysis is preferred, but not required.
• Qualified Financial Professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, MBA or other relevant financial education).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That's why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture -one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career -both now, and into the future.

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, 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 through the form below.