Job Title: Financial Analyst - Project Finance
About ICON plc
We are a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization.
Fostering an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
With 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.
The Role
The successful candidate will provide financial analysis to Operational & Finance management on the historical financial performance and future outlook of portfolios of work within the Large Pharma Division.
The successful candidate will use their strong analysis skills and relationships with internal stakeholders to develop a deep understanding of the portfolio of work, form an opinion on the short, medium and long term financial outlook of the portfolio, identify future financial risk/opportunity and partner with Ops colleagues to drive revenue growth and margin expansion actions.
* Responsible for the financial management of ~45 individual studies within the CRS portfolio
* Conduct monthly financial reviews with operational teams to discuss study financial health and agree appropriate actions
* Preparation of monthly study report documenting Key financial risks and mitigating actions (Resource utilization, Days on Site productivity, etc)
* Identification of Out of Scope activities, ensuring appropriate documentation and follow through
* Support the preparation of monthly financial forecasts and budget reconciliations
* Identification of key Revenue and Margin drivers within the portfolio
* Preparation of monthly financial reporting packages for operations with insightful commentary and analysis
* Support the development and preparation of annual budget for CRS
* Support the preparation of ad-hoc management presentations
"We recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centers on our commitment to People, Clients and Performance"
As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes, adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
What You Will Need
* Qualified Financial Professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA Ireland) aligned with an Irish Accountancy body.
* Approx. 2 years in a similar role.
* Solid academic record and strong quantitative skills.
* Analytically minded, seeks out problem solving opportunities.
* Effective interpersonal skills (verbal and written) to communicate with peers, managers and Business Lead executives.
* Prior relevant experience in financial analysis or financial planning and analysis is preferred, but not required.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Power Point.
What ICON Can Offer You
"Our success depends on the quality of our people."
We have 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.
* 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, Life Works, 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.