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Job Description
Director Finance - Dublin 18 - Hybrid
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence.
We are seeking a Director, Finance to join our diverse and dynamic team. This position will manage the GBS Business Partner team, providing high quality financial reports and analysis, and driving value add projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cultivate a culture of process improvement to streamline operations and meet client needs.
- Oversee various departments within the GBS functions, including Finance, IT, Facilities, HR, Contracts, Procurement, QA, Training, Marketing, Legal, and Corporate Management.
- Coordinate, develop, and lead the GBS Business Partner (BP) team.
- Establish collaborative partnerships with stakeholders to enhance GBS practices and service delivery.
- Collaborate on accurate consolidated and departmental forecasts, budgets, and long-term plans.
- Conduct variance analysis of financial results compared to previous forecasts and budgets.
- Benchmark GBS departments against industry standards and establish performance measures and goals.
- Prioritize talent development, building a strong team capable of meeting customer requirements.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.
- Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master's in Finance) is highly advantageous.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
- Demonstrated experience in overseeing diverse financial departments and functions.
- Proven expertise in financial forecasting, budget management, and variance analysis.
- Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Exceptional leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on talent development.
- Strong financial acumen, including advanced knowledge of financial modeling, data analysis, and financial reporting.
About ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. We've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
Benefits:
- 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.
ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.