Supervisor, Finance Business Partnering

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.

Position: Supervisor, Finance Business Partnering

We are currently seeking a Supervisor, Finance Business Partnering to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Supervisor, Finance Business Partnering at ICON, you will oversee the finance business partnering function, ensuring effective financial support and strategic insights for clinical projects. Your leadership will be essential in optimizing financial processes, fostering collaboration across departments, and driving informed decision-making throughout the organization.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Supervising and managing the finance business partnering team, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for clinical trials and projects.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including project management, clinical operations, and senior leadership, to provide financial insights and support for strategic decision-making.

• Implementing and monitoring financial controls and best practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

• Providing training and mentorship to team members, promoting professional development and a culture of continuous improvement in financial business partnering.

• Analyzing financial performance metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to enhance financial efficiency and effectiveness.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is a plus.

• Fully qualified CA / CMA is a Must

• A minimum of 4 to 5 years post qualification experience in an industry financial role, some level of financial analysis reporting of benefit.

• The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with large data set and transforming data into information.

• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential together with a proven ability to develop strong relationships with Executive and Senior Business Leaders.

• Solid understanding of accounting principles combined with a business focus.

• Excellent Excel knowledge.

• Good systems experience, Oracle, PowerPoint an advantage.

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team.

• Candidate should be ambitious, able to multi-task & work well under pressure.

• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

• Significant experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, preferably within the clinical research or pharmaceutical industry.

• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing teams and driving collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on attention to detail and strategic financial planning.

• Effective communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

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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