Financial/Commercial Analyst II - 9 Month Contract

ICON Clinical Research; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare intelligence organization is looking for a Financial Analyst II to provide critical financial insights and strategic recommendations to drive business growth. In this role, you will conduct detailed analysis and develop financial models. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis, and proficiency in financial tools such as Excel. This position offers a hybrid work model and an array of competitive benefits.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits including childcare vouchers

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Ideally ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) preferred.
• 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.
• Experience in financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial analysis, variance analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to evaluate business scenarios.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor key financial metrics.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Analytical tools (Excel)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

CFA or CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Financial Analyst II - Contract - Ireland, Dublin Hybrid: Office/Remote

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/Commercial 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:

• Ideally ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) preferred.

• 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, 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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