Senior Manager, Finance - 12 Month Contract

ICON Clinical Research; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme (

Life assurance

Job summary

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization seeking a commercially minded Senior Manager, Finance to support strategic decision-making across a complex business. You will balance strategic priorities with operational demands, acting as a trusted advisor to leaders, shaping strategy, and delivering value through insightful financial leadership.

This leadership role requires energy, curiosity and a passion for continuous improvement in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
• Extensive experience in financial management, FP&A or finance business partnering.
• Experience supporting large, complex portfolios or programs.
• Experience in Healthcare/Life Sciences or clinical research is advantageous.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders with financial insight.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management for multiple business areas.
• Partner with senior operations and commercial leaders to provide financial insight and strategic guidance.
• Identify risks and opportunities; develop practical solutions aligned to business objectives.
• Build robust financial models and business cases to support investments and growth.
• Deliver high-quality financial reporting, presentations and performance insights to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, controls and efficiency.
• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals; foster collaboration and accountability.
• Coordinate cross-functional input across Finance, Operations, Commercial and Project Management.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

FP&A

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Strategic partnering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

Hyperion

Job description

Senior Manager, Finance, Finance Business Partnering - 12 month contract - 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.

Senior Manager, Finance

At ICON, we are looking for a commercially minded and highly influential Senior Manager, Finance to support strategic decision‑making across a complex and dynamic business environment.

This is a leadership role for an experienced finance professional who thrives on solving complex business challenges, building strong stakeholder relationships, and driving performance through insight and partnership. You will act as a trusted advisor to operational and commercial leaders, helping to shape strategy, optimise financial outcomes, and deliver sustainable growth.

The successful candidate will bring energy, curiosity, and fresh thinking, continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes, enhance decision‑making, and create value for both internal and external stakeholders.

What You Will Do

As a Senior Manager, you will balance strategic priorities, operational demands, and stakeholder expectations while delivering high‑quality financial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes for a portfolio of business areas.
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to senior operational and commercial leaders, providing financial insight and strategic guidance.
• Manage complex financial and business challenges, identifying risks, opportunities, and practical solutions that support business objectives.
• Develop robust financial models and business cases to support investment decisions, resource allocation, and growth initiatives.
• Provide meaningful analysis and recommendations that drive improved financial and operational performance.
• Support the management of customer and stakeholder relationship issues, helping to balance commercial outcomes with client expectations.
• Deliver high‑quality financial reporting, presentations, and performance insights to senior leadership.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to simplify processes, improve controls, and enhance efficiency.
• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration across Finance, Operations, Commercial, and Project Management teams to ensure aligned decision‑making.
• Act autonomously in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on delivery and results.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with excellent commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in financial management, FP&A, or finance business partnering roles.
• Experience supporting large, complex portfolios, programmes, or business units.
• Healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical, CRO, or clinical research industry experience is advantageous.
• Demonstrated success influencing senior stakeholders and driving business decisions through financial insight.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Proven people leadership experience, including coaching and developing high‑performing teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial and strategic mindset.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage complex business challenges.
• Excellent relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong customer focus and ability to manage sensitive relationship issues effectively.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for innovation and process optimisation.
• Comfortable working autonomously with a high degree of accountability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights.
• Positive energy, resilience, and the confidence to challenge the status quo constructively.

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 specialised 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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