Global Director, Financial Business Partnering

5 days ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland ICON Full time

Global Director, Financial Business Partnering, Dublin 18

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 Global Director of Financial Business Partnering to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Director of Financial Business Partnering at ICON you will be instrumental in providing strategic financial guidance and support to key stakeholders, driving informed decision-making and contributing to the financial success of our organization.

What You Will Be Doing:

  1. Oversee assigned business unit portfolio P&L and work with operational leadership on a daily basis to manage the business.
  2. Develop, prepare and maintain monthly financial forecasts including budget reconciliations and supporting analysis for your business unit portfolio.
  3. Lead financial and margin initiatives with senior leadership to maximize revenue and profitability.
  4. Analyze business unit financial results and key performance indicators including the preparation of monthly & quarterly reporting packages and commentary.
  5. Work with Operational leadership and their senior leadership team to develop and build annual budgets.
  6. Make recommendations to business unit management for optimizing financial performance and achieving financial targets.
  7. Present business case studies to senior leadership in support of capital expenditures.
  8. Present monthly forecast and business unit metrics to senior leadership team.
  9. Align with Commercial Affairs in support of material pricings and partnership opportunities.
  10. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements, cost efficiencies, and revenue optimization, and driving initiatives to achieve financial targets.
  11. Providing leadership and mentorship to the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  12. Finance lead for ad hoc project work in business unit.
  13. Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centers on our commitment to people, clients and performance.

Your Profile:

  1. Qualified Financial Professional aligned to Irish body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA Ireland).
  2. Experience managing large teams.
  3. Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  4. Extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, business partnering, and strategic financial management, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract research organization (CRO) industry.
  5. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and formulate actionable recommendations.
  6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  7. Proven leadership and management skills with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.

Join us at ICON and be part of a team dedicated to advancing healthcare through strategic financial management and business partnership. Apply now to make a meaningful impact as our Director of Financial Business Partnering

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, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

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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