Senior Manager, Financial Business Partnering

About the role

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. Its Finance Business Partnering team, part of the Finance group, shapes and guides financial strategy to support the wider business. As Senior Manager, Finance Business Partnering, you will advise senior leadership on financial decision-making, ensuring financial strategies align with business objectives and help maximise profitability and operational efficiency. The role is based in Dublin (Leopardstown) and is hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the financials of assigned large and complex global portfolios
• Work with senior leadership to align financial goals with business strategy
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for VPs with commentary and analysis
• Partner with departments so that financial targets are met and performance is optimised
• Act as subject matter expert on financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting
• Prepare presentations and reports for the board, executives and other stakeholders
• Lead business case evaluations for new initiatives
• Mentor Finance colleagues and support team development

Required profile

• Proven experience in financial business partnering or senior finance management, supporting complex global organisations
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and a degree in finance, accounting or a related field
• Proven leadership experience coaching and mentoring a team
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

Required skills

• Strong financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence at all levels
• Commercial acumen and strong problem-solving abilities

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