Job Description
Seeking a Director of Financial Business Partnering to provide strategic financial guidance and support to key stakeholders, driving informed decision-making and contributing to the financial success of ICON plc.
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization, fostering an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence.
Job Description
- Partner with business leaders to understand their strategic objectives and financial requirements, providing insights and analysis to support their decision-making process.
- Lead the financial planning and analysis function, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Develop financial models and scenarios to evaluate business opportunities, investment decisions, and performance metrics, and recommend actions to optimize financial outcomes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements, cost efficiencies, and revenue optimization, and drive initiatives to achieve financial targets.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, business partnering, and strategic financial management, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract research organization (CRO) industry.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and formulate actionable recommendations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Proven leadership and management skills with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
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.
We offer a range of benefits, including various annual leave entitlements, health insurance offerings, competitive retirement planning, and a global Employee Assistance Programme.
We are an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.