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ICON plc

Aug 14, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Dublin
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AI generated summary

  • You must have 5+ years managing teams, strong financial acumen, excellent communication, project revenue experience, proficiency in Excel and Oracle, and a professional accountancy qualification.
  • You will drive revenue growth, manage project margins, oversee billing and collections, ensure accurate reporting, lead a team, and foster strong stakeholder relationships while enhancing processes.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in managing medium to large teams
  • Excellent financial acumen with ability to interpret large volume of data
  • Excellent communication (written and oral) and influencing skills
  • Exposure in Project Revenue Business an advantage
  • Excellent working knowledge of MS office package, in particular Excel.
  • Prior experience in Oracle Financial systems, Hyperion, Alteryx, Power BI, Excel Macro etc. is an advantage.
  • Professional Accountancy Qualification (ACA, CMA, ACCA or equivalent)
  • 5+ years of Post Qualification Experience

Responsibilities

  • Driving Revenue growth, Revenue Forecasting, Project Margin management and external reporting for assigned portfolio
  • Lead PFA team with high quality delivery and focusing on centre of excellence
  • Hiring of new talent and developing existing team
  • Embed and develop Own It @ ICON Culture and the ICON four Values
  • Revenue – Ensuring revenue is accurately recorded and forecasted across portfolio. Support the pre close review of Revenue to ensure accuracy of reporting.
  • Driving revenue initiatives across portfolio to maximize revenue
  • Billing/Cash Collections – Monitoring invoicing flow and open debtors across portfolio to ensure cash neutrality. Engaging with clients on invoicing and cash collections issues as they arise
  • Margin – Monitoring project margin performance and ensuring appropriate actions are in place to drive margin performance across the portfolio
  • Client reporting – Ensuring accurately client reporting is provided in line with committed deadlines
  • Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, energy, responsiveness, decision-making, and effectiveness.
  • Support the preparation of ad-hoc management presentations and participate in various process improvement initiatives
  • Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • 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.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Manager Finance.

Where is the position located?

The position is located in Dublin 18, with a hybrid work arrangement.

What type of organization is ICON plc?

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization.

What are the key responsibilities of the Manager Finance role?

Key responsibilities include driving revenue growth, revenue forecasting, project margin management, and external reporting for the assigned portfolio.

What kind of team leadership is expected in this role?

The individual is expected to lead the PFA team with high-quality delivery, hire new talent, and develop existing team members while promoting the Own It @ ICON culture.

What experience is required for this position?

A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing medium to large teams is required, along with excellent financial acumen and communication skills.

What educational qualifications are needed for this role?

A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, CMA, ACCA or equivalent) and 5+ years of post-qualification experience are required.

What financial knowledge is essential for this position?

Excellent financial acumen with the ability to interpret large volumes of data is essential, as well as familiarity with revenue business and financial systems like Oracle and Hyperion being advantageous.

What are the benefits offered by ICON plc?

Benefits include various annual leave entitlements, health insurance offerings, competitive retirement planning options, a global Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance, and flexible optional benefits.

Is ICON committed to diversity and inclusion in hiring?

Yes, ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

Can applicants request reasonable accommodations during the application process?

Yes, applicants can request reasonable accommodations due to medical conditions or disabilities by contacting the organization.

Should I apply if I don’t meet all the requirements?

Yes, you are encouraged to apply regardless of meeting all the requirements, as you may still be the ideal candidate for the role.

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ICON plc

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.