Assistant Manager - Financial Business Partnering

ICON Clinical Research; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Life assurance

Flexible country-specific benefits

Job summary

ICON plc in Dublin is seeking an experienced Supervisor of Finance Business Partnering to lead the finance partnering function, delivering timely reporting, budgeting and strategic insights for clinical projects.

You will mentor the team, implement robust controls, collaborate with cross‑functional teams and support senior leadership in decision making.

This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field; CPA/CFA is a plus.
• Significant experience in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting in pharma/clinical research is preferred.
• Strong leadership with experience managing teams and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the finance business partnering team, ensuring timely financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for clinical trials and projects.
• Collaborate with project management, clinical operations, and senior leadership to provide financial insights for strategic decisions.
• Implement and monitor financial controls and best practices to ensure regulatory compliance and policy adherence.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members to promote development and continuous improvement.
• Analyze financial performance metrics to identify improvements and drive efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

CPA/CFA (optional)

Job description

Assistant Manager - Financial Business Partnering - Dublin - 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.

We are currently seeking a Supervisor, Finance Business Partnering to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Supervisor, Finance Business Partnering at ICON, you will oversee the finance business partnering function, ensuring effective financial support and strategic insights for clinical projects. Your leadership will be essential in optimising financial processes, fostering collaboration across departments, and driving informed decision‑making throughout the organisation.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Supervising and managing the finance business partnering team, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for clinical trials and projects.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, including project management, clinical operations, and senior leadership, to provide financial insights and support for strategic decision‑making.
• Implementing and monitoring financial controls and best practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Providing training and mentorship to team members, promoting professional development and a culture of continuous improvement in financial business partnering.
• Analysing financial performance metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to enhance financial efficiency and effectiveness.

Your Profile:

• Qualified Accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is a plus.
• Significant experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, preferably within the clinical research or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing teams and driving collaboration in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a focus on attention to detail and strategic financial planning.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

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 https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. 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 https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

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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