Director, Financial Business Partnering
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
We are currently seeking a Director, Financial Business Partnering to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Director, Financial Business Partnering at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy and decision-making across the organization. You will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams to provide financial insights, optimize resource allocation, and contribute to the financial health and success of the business.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Partnering with senior leaders to develop and execute financial strategies that align with business objectives and drive profitability.
- Providing in-depth financial analysis and forecasting to support decision-making and resource allocation across various departments.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure financial accountability.
- Leading the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring accurate financial planning and reporting.
- Providing financial guidance on business cases, investments, and strategic initiatives to support sustainable growth.
Your Profile:
- Advanced degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (e.g., MBA, CPA, CFA).
- Extensive experience in financial business partnering, with a proven ability to influence business decisions and drive financial performance.
- Strong leadership skills and proven ability to manage cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
- Expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning, with proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, SAP).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive change in a complex organization.
- Track record of delivering financial insights that improve business outcomes and support long-term strategic goals.
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:
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Various annual leave entitlements
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A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
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Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
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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.
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Life assurance
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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, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. 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.
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ICON plc Dublin, Dublin, IRL Office
ICON plc, South County Business Park, Dublin, Ireland
