Description
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 Senior Grants Analyst at ICON, you will oversee and optimize the grant administration process, ensure compliance, and provide insightful analysis to support organisational funding initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the full lifecycle of grants, including application review, compliance monitoring, reporting, and financial tracking.
- Conduct thorough analysis of grant proposals and budgets, assessing feasibility and alignment with organisational goals and funding requirements.
- Ensure compliance with grant regulations, donor requirements, and internal policies, and implement best practices in grant management.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations on grant performance, financial status, and compliance, and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, program managers, and external stakeholders, to support grant-related activities and initiatives.
- Monitor and analyse grant trends, funding opportunities, and regulatory changes to inform strategic decision-making and enhance grant management practices.
- Provide mentorship and training to junior grants analysts and support continuous improvement efforts within the grants team.
Your Profile
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience in grants management and analysis, with a proven track record of overseeing and optimising grant administration processes.
- Strong understanding of grant regulations, donor requirements, and compliance standards.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to review complex grant proposals, assess budgets, and provide actionable insights.
- Proficiency in grants management software and financial reporting tools; experience with ERP systems is an advantage.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple grants and priorities simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
Rewards & Benefits
- Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives.
- Health and wellbeing programmes, including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable.
- Retirement and pension plans.
- Life assurance and disability coverage.
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources.
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways.