Global Director Of Finance, (Finance 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.

Job Title : Global Director of Finance (Finance Business Partnering) Location : Leopardstown, Dublin 18 ICON plc advances clinical research by providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and public health organizations.

Our focus is on accelerating the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success.

ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures excellence in all we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Global Finance Director within our Business Partnering team based at our Global Headquarters in Leopardstown, Dublin 18.

Role Summary : The Financial Business Partnering group is a global team providing financial analysis & support to ICON's global service lines.

You will play a key role in providing objective financial and consulting services to shape the strategy for ICON's growth and success.

This position offers visibility and partnership opportunities with the SLT and operational leadership within ICON's largest business unit, the Global Large Pharma group.

The role involves providing strategic leadership, analysis, and acting as a trusted adviser to support decision-making at the highest levels.

Oversight and Leadership The Global Finance Director will lead and develop the Finance Business Partnering team, which comprises talented financial professionals.

You will be responsible for representing and guiding this group.

Role responsibilities : Manage complex functional areas and business units with multiple service lines.Provide analysis, interpretation, and advice on large-scale strategy decisions to the SLT and Service Line VP.Contribute to financial and business strategy in global and regional contexts.Deliver key reports such as Quarterly Business Reviews and Budgets to the ICON CEO and CFO.Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills to build a high-performing team.Maintain commercial awareness to understand operational and management needs.Approach finance business partnering with a problem-solving mindset.What you will need : Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, etc.)

or equivalent experience.At least 7 years' experience in financial analysis and planning.Experience managing teams and functional areas.Results-oriented with the ability to understand senior management priorities.Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.Proven leadership with tenacity and professionalism.Ability to build trust-based relationships across all organizational levels.Benefits of Working in ICON : We are committed to developing our employees through a culture of continuous learning.

Our comprehensive benefits include competitive pay, variable pay, recognition programs, health insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, and flexible benefits tailored to your needs.

Visit our careers site to learn more about ICON's benefits.

We promote inclusion and diversity, ensuring a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us or submit a request here.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the listed requirements—your potential matters to us.

Current ICON employees can apply here.

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