Manager, Financial Business Partnering

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development

As a Manager, Financial Business Partnering at ICON, you will provide financial insights and strategic support to various departments.

What You Will Do:

You will oversee finance and financial management workstreams, ensuring deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as a strategic finance partner to business and functional leaders, providing insights that influence operational and strategic decisions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long‑range planning, and performance management for assigned business units.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including process standardization, simplification, and automation.
• Design, develop, and maintain advanced dashboards and reports using Power BI and other BI / analytics platforms.
• Leverage automation and AI‑enabled tools (e.g., Power BI automation, advanced analytics, AI assistants such as Claude or similar tools) to improve reporting efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround time.
• Perform in‑depth financial and variance analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and efficiency improvements.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (Operations, Commercial, IT, HR) to embed financial discipline and accountability.
• Prepare and present clear, actionable financial insights to senior stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance controls, governance, and data quality.

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:

• Professional degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline professional qualification preferred (CA, CMA etc.).
• Strong experience in Financial Business Partnering, FP&A, or management finance roles.
• Demonstrated exposure to finance automation and transformation projects.
• Hands‑on expertise in Power BI, including data modeling, DAX, and dashboard design.
• US / EU stakeholder management would be added advantage.
• Candidate should have hands on experience in executive presentation.
• Knowledge of automation, analytics, and AI tools applied within finance (e.g., workflow automation, predictive analytics, AI‑assisted analysis).
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into business‑relevant insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to influence managers and senior‑manager levels

• Preferred Attributes
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization.
• Minimum 5+ years in people leadership & FPB/ FP&A exposure.
• Exposure to ERP systems and data integration (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms).
• Passion for driving change, innovation, and continuous improvement within the finance function.
• US / EU stakeholder management would be added advantage.
• Candidate should have hands-on experience in executive presentation.

What ICON can offer you:

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At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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