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Director, Finance

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In-Office
Dublin
Senior level
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Dublin
Senior level
The Director of Finance leads a large team in managing high-quality delivery for project finance, focusing on process improvement, customer service, and operational efficiency while analyzing financial metrics and reporting to stakeholders.
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Director, Finance

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

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.
Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.
That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

The Director of Finance will be responsible to lead & manage a large team with high quality delivery requirements and partnering of operations finance on project delivery

  • Recognise, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centre around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
  • As a Director, the employee is expected to recognise the importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
  • Must possess exceptional communication and management skills with a strong dedication to customer service and operational efficiency
  • Focus on talent development, building a strong team that can cater for customer requirements

Sponsor Project Ownership

  • Ownership of Portfolio E2E – Understand the health of the portfolio by analysing the financial and operational metrics such as over burn , Invoicing, potential billing opportunity, financial KPIs – discussion with Project Manager/ ops leadership if any adverse metrics will be accommodated by Sponsor in upcoming Change Order if any – to help in decision making and in total to comprehend the viability of study
  • External Reporting to Sponsor – Oversight of Monthly and quarterly reporting– budgeted and forecasted, pass through expenses, Units achieved, milestone reached and Invoiced, Out of scope activities rendered to ensure potential invoicing is not missed and any additional ad hoc reports to assist decision making by liaising with operational team and Project Manager
  • To assist the team in ensuring that timely and accurate reports are prepared, and that our Work Orders are monitored so that our revenue, work performed and forecasts are objectively tracked and managed, in order for the company to meet established goals and objectives.
  • Drive the development, enhancement of the monthly Revenue financial actuals, forecasts and budget reconciliations for the business unit.
  • Analyse, summarise the portfolio Monthly / Quarterly financial results and key Performance indicators. Prepare monthly Business unit reporting packages with insightful commentary and analysis.
  • Identification of key Revenue and Margin drivers within the portfolio.
  • Build strong working relationships across the Operations Senior Leadership group.
  • Create/enhance and sign off all monthly and ad-hoc management presentations.
  • Drive our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes, adding value to our business and meeting client needs. 
  • Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with stakeholders and promote effective and efficient practices and exemplary service delivery
  • Manage customer relationships and expectations to ensure high client satisfaction 
  • Collaborate with the Financial Reporting team to ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to Company policies and procedures

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.
ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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 through the form below.

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, TELUS Health, 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, subsidised 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.

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.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

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