Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst - India, Chennai - Hybrid, Office-Based

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 Senior Financial Analyst at ICON, you will provide critical insights to support strategic decision-making and drive financial performance across the organization.

What You Will Do

You will take ownership of finance and financial management deliverables, applying your expertise to complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Conducting comprehensive financial analysis, including variance analysis, forecasting, and budgeting, to support business planning and decision-making.
• Developing and maintaining financial models to analyze trends, assess financial performance, and project future financial outcomes.
• Preparing and presenting detailed financial reports and recommendations to senior management, highlighting key findings and actionable insights.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather data, understand business drivers, and provide financial support for various initiatives and projects.
• Monitoring financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying discrepancies, and proposing corrective actions as needed.
• Ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial reporting and analysis, and maintaining a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Staying current with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes to continuously improve financial analysis and reporting processes.
  
  

Your Profile

You will have a strong foundation in finance and financial management, with the experience to work independently and guide others.

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related discipline
• Extensive experience as a financial analyst, with a strong background in financial modeling, analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software, including advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

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, 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.
  
  

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

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 here

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.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

---