Senior Manager, Finance - Project Finance

About the role

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. As a senior leader within its Project Finance organisation, the Senior Manager is responsible for the financial governance, performance oversight and strategic financial management of a portfolio of client programmes and relationships. Acting as the lead finance partner for assigned clients, the role works closely with operational and commercial leadership to ensure strong financial performance, effective budget management and robust forecasting discipline.

Key responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership and oversight for a portfolio of client programmes and strategic customer relationships, with strong budget management and forecasting discipline.
• Deliver portfolio analysis and insights to operational leadership, highlight emerging financial issues and drive actions that improve performance.
• Drive financial accountability by reviewing study-level assumptions, risks and recovery plans, and escalate financial risks so that recovery actions are owned and monitored.
• Act as the primary finance partner and escalation point for strategic clients, supporting governance meetings and business reviews with financial insights and performance updates.
• Ensure timely, accurate delivery of client financial reporting and governance materials.
• Lead strategic initiatives that strengthen Project Finance capabilities, including governance frameworks, controls, systems and processes, working across Finance, Operations and Technology.
• Lead, coach and develop Project Finance colleagues, supporting performance, career growth, succession planning and capability building.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline, plus a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in Project Finance, financial management, business partnering or portfolio financial leadership in a complex, project-based environment.
• Proven experience partnering with senior operational leaders to influence business decisions and manage financial risk.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives that improve financial processes, governance, systems, controls or reporting.
• Minimum of 2-3 years' people management experience, including coaching, performance management and talent development.
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Required skills

• Strong financial analysis, forecasting and financial modelling skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to influence executive, operational and client stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset, problem-solving and ability to lead through change.

What we offer

• 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 learning and development opportunities.