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Senior Manager, Financial Business Partnering

ICON Dublin Hybrid senior full-time

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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 Manager of Finance Business Partnering, you will play a key role in supporting and guiding our business leaders through financial decision-making processes. This role is vital to ensuring that financial strategies align with overall business objectives, helping the organisation to maximise profitability and operational efficiency. You will act as the trusted adviser to senior leadership, providing actionable insights and strategic financial support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial management of assigned large and complex global portfolios.
  • Collaborate closely with senior leadership teams to align financial goals with business strategy.
  • Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for VPs with insightful commentary and analysis.
  • Partner with various departments to ensure financial targets are met and financial performance is optimised.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
  • Prepare presentations and reports for the board, executive leadership, and other key stakeholders.
  • Lead business case evaluations for new initiatives.
  • Leading and mentoring Finance colleagues to support performance and team development.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Experience: Proven experience within financial business partnering or senior finance management role. Supporting complex, global organisations. Strong experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
  • Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation. The ability to navigate a large and complex global organisation. Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills (e.g., financial modelling).
  • Leadership: Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach and mentor a team. Fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Business Acumen: Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate financial data into actionable insights. A strategic thinker with the ability to solve complex problems and navigate ambiguity.
  • 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.

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

Skills

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