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.
Overview:
A Finance Analyst is considered a Project Analyst and is a key player in the success of clinical trials and manages a portfolio of projects with varying complexities. They will work cross-functionally with the operational delivery team, project management team and functional support teams such as regulatory affairs, biometrics, safety, legal and corporate finance. The Project Analyst is responsible for both revenue and cost financial forecasts for their portfolio. Through the development and negotiation of change orders, the Financial Analyst supports scope management and recovery. Further responsibilities include revenue and profitability reporting to corporate leadership, project financial analyses to support project and risk management decisions and any client financial deliverables. The project analyst provides end-to-end support over the entire clinical project lifecycle and is the key financial contact for project teams and clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of projects with varying complexities.
- Identify and highlight potential issues related to project financial risks that impact ICON’s profitability.
- Project Analysis: assess the project’s performance to contract as well as anticipated risks. Communicate issues and risks to the project team as well as upper management.
- Demonstrate effective time management skills and have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
- Revenue forecasting and recognition: ensure estimate to complete reflects the project expectations.
- Scope management: proactively work with the project team to ensure new scope and sponsor requests are captured in the budget.
- Profitability and cash flow analysis: evaluate net project position and manage receivables.
General Expectations:
- Effective communicator
- Learns quickly and is adaptable.
- Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Thrives in a complex and fast paced environment.
- Deadline and Process driven.
- Strong attention to detail with superior organizational skills
- Team player
- Be able to work with cross functional teams.
- Flexibility to work in US hours when needed (mainly during Month End or to attend internal/external meetings)
What do you need to have?
- Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, preferred. (May consider AA degree with experience)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Strong Excel Skills required.
- Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal.
- Industry experience preferred but not required.
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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