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 values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.
With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.
We are currently seeking a Manager, Commercial Finance to join our diverse and dynamic team at ICON. You will play a critical role in driving commercial performance across our organisation by supporting strategic financial negotiations and supporting enterprise-level commercial decision-making. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to manage key client relationships and optimize the financial framework for our services.
This is a highly visible role that blends financial expertise with commercial acumen making it ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Supporting commercial negotiations with strategic alliance clients to tailor enterprise-level agreements that meet their specific needs.
- Providing high-quality, timely support to the Proposals team to ensure proposals are commercially sound and aligned with company objectives.
- Collaborating with Finance Business Partnering teams to support the achievement of annual budgets across divisions.
- Partnering closely with Legal, Business Development, and operational leadership teams on deal structures and client agreements.
- Managing the integrity and accuracy of pricing tools and financial models to support decision-making.
- Utilizing financial and operational data to provide insights that improve pricing, profitability, and performance.
- Managing and developing a small team.
Your Profile:
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- 2-4 years of post qualification experience.
- CRO or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred, with exposure to pricing, procurement, and revenue proposal processes considered advantageous..
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels.
- Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and quality in all deliverables.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with financial modelling tools.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and switch between strategic and tactical thinking.
- Experience navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments including Executive leadership.
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best-in-class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.
ICON, including subsidiaries, 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.
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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- 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
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
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ICON plc Dublin, Dublin, IRL Office
ICON plc, South County Business Park, Dublin, Ireland
