Financial Analyst II - Project Finance

ICON Clinical Research; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ICON plc, a leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization, is seeking a Financial Analyst II in Dublin. The role focuses on financial planning, analysis, and decision support to drive growth and efficiency across the organisation.

You will model business scenarios, monitor metrics with cross‑functional teams, and contribute to financial reporting while identifying process improvements and maintaining high data integrity.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in financial analysis or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles and practices.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support planning and budgeting.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models for scenarios and decisions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to report on key metrics.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting with accuracy and compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in analysis and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Financial Analyst II - Project Finance - 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 Financial Analyst II to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Financial Analyst II at ICON, you will play a significant role in supporting advanced financial planning, analysis, and decision‑making processes. You will provide critical financial insights and strategic recommendations to drive business growth and operational efficiency across the organisation.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Conducting detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis, forecasting, and budgeting, to support business unit performance and strategic planning.
• Developing and maintaining complex financial models to evaluate business scenarios and support decision‑making processes.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to monitor and report on key financial and operational metrics.
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing best practices in financial analysis and reporting.

Your Profile:

• Qualified Accountant – ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis or related roles, with a strong understanding of financial principles and practices.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analytical tools, such as Excel, with experience in financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) being a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and 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, subsidised 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)