Financial Analyst II

Job Description Summary

The Financial Business Planning group is the departmental financial analysis function of ICON. The department role is to provide independent, objective financial and consulting services designed to add value, direction and leadership to assist the business in attaining success.

The Financial Business Planning group plays an integral part in enabling ICON to accomplish its objectives by bringing a global, systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating finances and strategy.

We are looking for a candidate who can Build Report & Analyse financial results to leaders in the context of each Business unit objective.

This person is also responsible for Owing P &L, Forecasting, and Budgeting in line with Business Unit Objective.

Job Description:

• Develop, Build and Prepare Annual Budgets for Business Units. Make recommendations to business unit management for optimizing financial performance and attaining financial targets.
• Develop, prepare and Maintain monthly 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.
• Manage Budget and associated headcount. Ensure financial is reporting in accordance with organizational changes.
• Deeper cost analysis and working with respective Business partners to ensure better cost management & review.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial and business case analysis.
• Identification of key Revenue and Margin drivers within the portfolio.
• Build strong working relationships with the Project Management group.
• Support the pre close review of Revenue to ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Support the preparation of ad-hoc management presentations.
• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centres on our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
• 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.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge Requirement:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 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.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS office package, in particular Excel.
• Prior experience in Oracle Financial systems, Hyperion, Alteryx, Power BI etc. is an advantage.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and influencing skills.
• Desire to continue their financial education (CA, CPA, CMA, MBA or other relevant financial education)
• Experience in Financial Analysis and planning Preferred.

Educational Requirements:

• Professional Degree (CIMA/CPA/ CWA/CA/ CMA) with 3+ years of experience
• Semi Qualified with 5 + years of experience.