ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
Manager, Financial Business Partnering
Dublin 18, Leopardstown
As an integral component of ICON's overall Finance group, the Finance Business Partnering team is dedicated to shaping and guiding financial strategy to support the execution of ICON’s broader objectives. We understand that in the world of clinical research, effective financial management is crucial not only for operational success but also for pioneering advancements in healthcare. Our division stands at the forefront of financial planning, analysis, and advisory.
Are you an ambitious finance professional ready to take your career to the next level? Join our team as a Manager of Finance Business Partnering in Dublin and play a key role in driving business performance through financial insights and strategic collaboration.
In this position, you will work closely with senior leaders across the business to deliver financial analysis and support critical decision-making. Your expertise will directly influence key financial outcomes and shape the future growth of the organisation.
What We Are Looking For:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide actionable financial insights that support business strategy and decision-making.
Own the financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Provide ongoing financial analysis, highlighting key trends, opportunities, and risks for senior stakeholders.
Build strong relationships with department heads to understand operational needs and develop tailored financial solutions.
Act as a trusted adviser on financial performance and cost management across the business.
Assist in the development of financial reports, KPIs, and performance metrics.
Identify areas for process improvement and implement strategies to optimise financial efficiency and controls.
Mentoring Finance colleagues to support performance and team development.
Key Requirements:
Experience: Proven experience in managing budgets, forecasts, financial analysis and performance.
Skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders. Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills (e.g., financial modelling)
Business Acumen: Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the business. Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications: A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and a degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
Why Join Us?
Make an Impact: Shape the financial future of a dynamic and rapidly growing company.
Growth Opportunities: We believe in the growth of our people and offer clear development and career pathways.
Innovative Culture: Work in an environment where new ideas are encouraged, and collaboration across the globe is key.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package to reward your expertise and commitment.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make an impactful difference in a leading organisation, we want to hear from you!
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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
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Skills Required
- Proven experience in managing budgets, forecasts, financial analysis and performance
- Strong communication skills to translate complex financial data
- Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Degree in finance, accounting, or related field
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as comprehensive, with medical coverage and wellness initiatives highlighted. Larger sites are also associated with added wellness supports such as onsite fitness options and access to an employee assistance program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off and flexibility provisions are positioned as a meaningful part of the total package, including vacation/annual leave and flexible work scheduling. Flexibility is sometimes cited as helping offset long hours in certain roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement and savings support is presented as a core component of the benefits package, including offerings such as pension arrangements in some locations and a U.S. 401(k) plan with company match. Financial planning resources are also emphasized as part of broader security benefits.
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What We Do
Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.
