Manager, Finance - 12 Month Contract

ICON Clinical Research; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Flexible country-specific benefits

Job summary

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We are seeking a Manager, Finance in Dublin with a hybrid work model to oversee financial operations, budgeting, and reporting for clinical projects.

You will manage day-to-day finance activities, guide your team, and deliver timely, accurate financial information while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Travel about 5% is expected.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualification required.
• Degree in finance, accounting, or related field; CPA or CMA is a plus.
• Significant experience in finance management, preferably in healthcare or clinical research.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance and financial management activities.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, and forecasts for clinical projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights for decisions.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes and drive process improvements.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Education

ACA/ACCA or CIMA

Degree in finance or accounting

CPA or CMA is a plus

Job description

Manager, 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.

As a Manager, Finance at ICON, you will oversee financial operations, budgeting, and reporting for our clinical research projects.

What You Will Do:

You will manage day-to-day finance and financial management activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.

• Managing the preparation and analysis of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts for clinical projects.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that inform decision-making and project strategies.
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Overseeing accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing best practices in financial management.

Your Profile:

You will have solid finance and financial management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:

• ACA/ACCA or CIMA
• Degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; CPA or CMA is a plus.
• Significant experience in finance management, preferably within the healthcare or clinical research sectors.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present it clearly.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with diverse teams.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 5%)

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.

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.