Financial Analyst II

Financial Analyst II, 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 Financial Analyst to join our diverse and dynamic team. This role is aimed at providing independent, objective, financial and consulting services designed to add value, direction and leadership to specific support department lines within the business, enabling ICON to accomplish its objectives by bringing a global, systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating company performance and strategic direction.

What You Will Be Doing :

To provide Support Department leaders with monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc financial reports and analysis.

Assist in the development of on-going and new financial management initiatives and projects.

Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly Support department reporting packs.

Provide assistance to Support departments by providing detailed research of variances by understanding GL and transactional level details

Assist in the preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budget

Assist in the production of detailed headcount reports for each Support department

Provide financial support and KPI analysis for all business planning initiatives

Gather and track business and functional requirements, provide impact assessments and identification of gaps

Analyse and translate data into key strategic inputs and insights to drive decision making

Help develop annual and long-term financial plans for support departments

Flexibility to work on high level ad hoc projects while continuing to achieve routine goals.

Your Profile :

Fully or semi qualified CA / ACA / CIMA / ACCA

A minimum of 3 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, Hyperion, 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

What ICON can offer you :

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.

Our benefits examples include :

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, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised 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, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

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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.

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.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements We would encourage you to apply regardless - there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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Skills Required

Aca, cima, Hyperion, Powerpoint, Excel, Oracle, Acca, Ca