Finance Manager (Financial Planning and Analysis/)

Manager, Finance- Chennai 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.
We are currently seeking a Manager, Finance 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.

Lead PFA team with high quality delivery and focusing on centre of excellence.

• Hiring right talent people for your team based on requirement and on board them based on agreed timeline.
• Spending quality time with new joiners on training and bringing them on board.
• Embed and develop Own It @ ICON Culture and the ICON four Values

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 MIS including Fee – budgeted and forecasted, 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
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.
Build strong working relationships with the Project Management group.
Support the preparation of ad-hoc management presentations.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge Requirement:
Minimum 4 years of experience in Managing teams and performed yearly appraisal for teams.
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. Desire to continue their financial education (CA, CPA, CMA, MBA or other relevant financial education)
Experience in Financial Analysis and planning Preferred.

Completed Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent

• Professional Accountancy Qualification (CPA/ CWA/CA/ CMA)
• 8+ years of Post Qualification Experience.

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. 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.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here