Senior Financial Accountant

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.

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Senior Financial Accountant (Project Finance- Financial Planning & Analysis)

Job Location: Chennai

Mode of Employment : Contractual Role (12 months)

We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Accountant (Project Finance- Financial Planning & Analysis) to join our diverse and dynamic team. The finance business partnering (“FBP”) group provides financial and consulting services designed to add value, direction and leadership to the business. The team plays an integral part in enabling ICON to accomplish its objectives by bringing a best in class approach to evaluating its finances and strategy.

Job Description:

Project Ownership

• Ownership of Study E2E – Understand the health of the study by analysing the financial and operational metrics such as FTE over burn or buffer, Invoicing, potential billing opportunity, financial KPIs – discussion with Project Manager if any adverse metrics will be accommodated by Sponsor in upcoming Change Order if any and reporting the same to Vice President of the study – to help in decision making and in total to comprehend the viability of study
• External Reporting to Sponsor –Monthly and quarterly reporting involving Ownership of sponsor level – including budgets and forecasts, pass through expenses, Units achieved, milestone reached and Invoiced, Out of scope activities rendered to ensure potential invoicing is not missed and any additional ad hoc MIS reports to assist decision making by liaising with operational team and Project Manager
• Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, energy, responsiveness, decision-making, and effectiveness.
• To assist the Manager of Finance (MOF) or Director of Finance (DOF) in ensuring that timely and accurate reports are prepared, and that our Work Orders are monitored so that our revenue, work performed and forecasts are objectively tracked and managed, in order for the company to meet established goals and objectives.
• Develop, prepare and Maintain Monthly Revenue financial forecasts and budget reconciliations for the business unit.
• Analyse business unit Monthly / Quarterly financial results and key Performance indicators. Prepare monthly Business unit reporting packages with insightful commentary and analysis.
• Identification of key Revenue and Margin drivers within the portfolio.
• Build strong working relationships with the Project Management group.
• Support the pre close review of Revenue to ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Support the preparation of ad-hoc management presentations.
• 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.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge Requirement:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Demonstrate ability to interpret data (analytical skills) and convert between formats.
• Numerate with financial understanding.
• Having exposure in Project Revenue Business.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS office package, in particular Excel.
• Prior experience in Oracle Financial systems, Hyperion, Alteryx, Power BI etc. is an advantage.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and influencing skills.
• Desire to continue their financial education (CA, CPA, CMA, MBA or other relevant financial education)
• Experience in Financial Analysis and planning Preferred.

Educational Requirements:

• Completed Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent
• Professional Accountancy Qualification (CA/ CMA/CPA/ CWA) is a Must
• 4 + years of Post Qualification Experience.

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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