Financial Analyst

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

The role:

• Develop, Build and Prepare Annual Budgets for Business Units. Make recommendations to business unit management for optimizing financial performance and attaining financial targets.
• Develop, prepare and Maintain monthly financial forecasts and budget reconciliations for the business unit.
• Analyse business unit Monthly / Quarterly financial results and key Performance indicators. Prepare monthly Business unit reporting packages with insightful commentary and analysis.
• Manage Budget and associated headcount. Ensure financial is reporting in accordance with organizational changes.
• Deeper cost analysis and working with respective Business partners to ensure better cost management & review.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial and business case analysis.
• Identification of key Revenue and Margin drivers within the portfolio.
• Build strong working relationships with the Project Management group.
• Support the pre close review of Revenue to ensure accuracy of reporting.
• 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.

You will need:
• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or business.
• 2-3 years’ experience within a financial analysis position
• You will really enjoy working cross functionally and collaborating with your business partners
• The ability to distil and summarize large data sets and present to non-financial clients
• Analytically minded, seeks out problem solving opportunities
• Emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks at a time
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON 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.

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