Director, Finance

Director - Finance - Dublin - Hybrid

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 Director, Finance at ICON, you will lead and develop our financial management capabilities, ensuring the highest standards of delivery across a global portfolio of clinical programmes.

What You Will Do:

Your focus will be on driving finance and financial management performance, ensuring quality, and building capability across your area.

Key responsibilities include:

- Cultivate a culture of process improvement to streamline operations, add value to the business, and meet client needs.
- Oversee various departments within the GBS functions, including Finance, IT, Facilities, HR, Contracts, Procurement, QA, Training, Marketing, Legal, and Corporate Management.
- Coordinate, develop, and lead the GBS Business Partner (BP) team.
- Establish collaborative partnerships with stakeholders to enhance GBS practices and service delivery.
- Collaborate on accurate consolidated and departmental forecasts, budgets, and long-term plans.
- Conduct variance analysis of financial results compared to previous forecasts and budgets.
- Benchmark GBS departments against industry standards and establish performance measures and goals.

Your Profile:

You will bring significant finance and financial management experience, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results.

Required qualifications and experience:

- A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field is required.
- An advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master's in Finance) is highly advantageous.
- A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
- Demonstrated experience in overseeing diverse financial departments and functions.
- Proven expertise in financial forecasting, budget management, and variance analysis.
- Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Exceptional leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on talent development.

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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