Manager, Finance

Role: Manager Finance

Location: Dublin 18 (Hybrid)

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.

ICON Plc has an excellent opportunity for a qualified accounting professional which will involve working on a broad range of domestic and cross border accounting issues across all of ICON’s business.

You will join a professional and expert finance team focused on making an impact globally and supporting ICON’s mission – to help its clients accelerate the development of drugs and medical devices that save patient lives and improve their quality of life.

• Responsible for review and delivery of full monthly management accounts spanning a portfolio of countries consistent with US GAAP to strict deadlines.
• Responsible for full Trial Balance and maintenance monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Responsible for the annual statutory financial statement audits for a portfolio of entities.
• Lead, develop and strengthen the financial reporting team. This includes people management, performance management, training & development.
• Develop solid relationships with various other finance and non-finance teams whereby finance support the business and contribute to the decision process
• Self-motivated, with a track record of driving continuous improvement
• Ensuring finance processes are SOX compliant.
• Leading and contributing to ad-hoc project work.
• Full responsibility for ensuring that entities are compliant with local legislative requirements, i.e., Financial Documents, tax returns, etc.
• Liaise with local financial/taxation advisors as required.
• Build and maintain a strong customer centric culture within the team

You will need:

• To be a fully qualified member of an internationally recognized accounting body (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
• At least 5 years relevant PQE gained in an international environment (or qualified by relevant experience) in financial accounting, management accounting, tax or operational support of a business.
• Experience of leading a team and delivering results.
• An ability to build positive relationships with other finance and non-finance departments.
• An ability to lead on own initiative, handle tasks/assignments and tackling problems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Exposure to shared service / centralized offshore financial reporting environment, preferrable but not required.
• To be an outstanding teammate.
• Oracle experience & advanced excel an advantage.

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.

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