Strategic Finance Partner – Senior Manager, FP&A

ICON Clinical Research; Dublin; Hybrid; 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

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