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.
The Role:
As Finance Systems Manager you will be responsible for the Governance, Development, Implementation and Support of a module of the Oracle Financial Systems including our Oracle ERP system.
• Strategic partner to your Finance manager equivalent and driving the Finance Systems strategy in partnership with Finance.
• Optimizing usage and driving increased value on ICONs investment in Oracle Financials.
• Co-ordinates technology schedules, plans, timelines and resource assignments, managing the day to day activities of the Finance Systems team. This will include a mixture of support and project related work.
• Responsible for planning and deploying new system implementations and/or upgrades to our Oracle Financials system.
• Provide Oracle Financials Functional expertise and hands on assistance as required during critical situations when issues arise.
• Co-ordinate and collaborate with other functional areas to ensure Finance Systems is reliable and scalable.
• Manage and direct third party vendors on support activities. Drive accountability, engagement and service improvements.
• Researches and recommends new finance systems and strategies to senior management.
• Defines, implements, and monitors/improves change management processes, standard tools, methodologies and metrics.
• Ensure robust audit procedures and documentation.
To be successful in the role, you will ideally have:
• Bachelor's degree in Business or Computing, or equivalent work experience required.
• Qualified Accountant preferred but not essential.
• Significant experience in a similar role preferably in medium-to-large scale global organisation.
• Shared Service and Finance Transformation experience a distinct advantage.
• Considerable expertise in finance processes including (e.g. P2P, O2C, R2R, Revenue Recognition and Project Accounting).
• Expertise in ERP Financials and in particular ORACLE eBusiness Suite.
• Proven track record in systems architecture design, systems development methodologies and systems integration technologies.
• Experience in working with off shore development partners to deliver IT solutions to the required standards and timelines.
• Proven ability to successfully deliver medium-large scale programs of change on time and within budget.
• Possess customer focused background and display commercial awareness.
• Ability to embrace new and innovative technologies/applications for the benefit of the Finance Group
• Ability to present strategies and change initiatives (to technical or non-technical audiences) to secure approval and funding.
• Possess strong interpersonal, relationship management, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to motivate and coach a team to take positive action and be accountable for their assigned work.
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.
