Manager, Financial Business Partnering

ICON San Antonio; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Manager of Finance Business Partnering in Dublin to drive financial strategy and analytical insights across functions. You will collaborate with senior leaders to guide budgeting, forecasting, and performance management, delivering actionable insights that support strategic decisions.

The role requires a professional accounting qualification and a finance degree, with strong Excel skills and a track record in financial modelling and cross‑functional partnership.

Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis.
• Strong communication to translate financial data for non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to influence across levels and partner with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Provide ongoing financial analysis, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with department heads to tailor financial solutions.
• Advise on financial performance and cost management across the business.
• Develop reports, KPIs, and performance metrics for executives.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls.
• Mentor Finance colleagues and support team development.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Finance degree

Tools

Excel

Financial modelling

Job description

Manager, Financial Business Partnering - Dublin - Hybrid

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!

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 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