Financial Analyst II

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

With our patients at the center 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.

Are you looking for a varied and challenging Commercial Analyst role that combines activities from finance, operations, and business development? Our senior analyst opportunity will allow you to be a true business partner for the service area he/she supports with a central role in supporting Business Development to secure new business award on commercial terms that ensure appropriate margins are achieved.

Working as part of this small team, the role will be responsible for ongoing development and maintenance of billing rates. This person will work with senior management to ensure that all rates are driving the desired commercial objectives. As part of this role, the individual will assist in the development of commercial deals for strategic partnerships and individual clients, going beyond analysis to offering solutions.

Role responsibilities include:

• Ensure integrity of the billing rates and manage these rates to meet the commercial targets of the division
• Calculate and maintain ICON billing rates and Sponsor rate cards excluding DOCS.
• Assist in developing commercial offerings, including discounting structure, payment terms, incentives and other client requests.
• Assist with commercial negotiations during the bid defense process; make decisions in line with agreed ICON policy.
• Partner externally with Client Finance and Outsourcing counterparts, and internal with Business Development, Proposals, Operations, Finance, Legal and Contracts.
• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which center around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
• Offer commercial recommendations and solutions to meet business needs
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the BD team, Proposals team and senior leaders in various functional areas
• Develop automated tools and trackers to improve the internal commercial offering review process.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial and business case analyses using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Point person for prompt response to ad-hoc rate requests
• Travel (approximately 5%) domestic and/or international.

Experience & Knowledge Requirements:

• 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.
• A minimum of 2+ years of commercial/ financial experience and/or a combination of relevant life science industry experience
• Demonstrate ability to interpret data (analytical skills) and convert between formats.
• Numerate with financial and commercial understanding.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS office package, in particular Excel.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and influencing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to plan and manage projects
• Very strong focus on accuracy and quality of information provided; attention to detail
• Ability to interact with a variety of departments and importantly non-financially focused personnel
• Very strong focus on delivery of quality outputs in a timely manner to clients (internal and external)

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree, or local equivalent, in related fieId or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years' experience in financial analysis or financial planning and analysis.
• Solid academic record and strong quantitative skill.
• Effective verbal and written skills to work with peers, managers and Business Lead executives.
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Due to the nature of this position it may be required for the employee to travel. Therefore, dependent on the employee's location, the employee may be required to possess a valid Driver's license.

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.