Manager, Finance

Manager, Finance - Dublin 18- Hybrid

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.

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.”

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.

At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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 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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