Manager, Finance - 12 Month Contract
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What you'll do
- Managing the preparation and analysis of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts for clinical projects.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that inform decision-making and project strategies.
- Ensuring compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Overseeing accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing best practices in financial management.
What they're looking for
- ACA/ACCA or CIMA
- Degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
- Significant experience in finance management, preferably within the healthcare or clinical research sectors
- Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, and accounting principles
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present it clearly
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with diverse teams
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 5%)
Nice to have
- CPA or CMA is a plus
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Full description from employer
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
As a Manager, Finance at ICON, you will oversee financial operations, budgeting, and reporting for our clinical research projects.
What You Will Do:
You will manage day-to-day finance and financial management activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the preparation and analysis of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts for clinical projects.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that inform decision-making and project strategies.
- Ensuring compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Overseeing accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing best practices in financial management.
Your Profile:
You will have solid finance and financial management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
Required qualifications and experience:
- ACA/ACCA or CIMA
- Degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; CPA or CMA is a plus.
- Significant experience in finance management, preferably within the healthcare or clinical research sectors.
- Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, and accounting principles.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present it clearly.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with diverse teams.
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 5%)
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- 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 wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
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