Financial Accountant II – ICON Finance Projects (18 months fixed-term)

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

ICON is seeking a Financial Accountant II – ICON Finance Projects (18 months fixed-term) to join our dynamic finance team and play a pivotal role in our global transformation program. This position is ideal for a qualified accountant who thrives in a project-based environment and can represent General Ledger (GL) Finance in cross-functional project management meetings. You will ensure that finance requirements are embedded into technical and business designs while driving collaboration across multiple stakeholders. 

The Role

• Represent GL Finance in cross-functional project management meetings, ensuring finance requirements are understood and implemented. 

• Act as a key liaison between finance and other business units during transformation initiatives. 

• Demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams including Group Finance, Tax, Legal, IT, and Internal Audit to deliver project plans 

• Support FSCP and US GAAP close processes across the GL finance function 

• Identify, develop & implement opportunities for process improvement across finance function to enhance efficiency and accuracy. 

• Drive standardization and automation of finance processes, embedding best practices across the organization. 

• Lead and support initiatives to integrate and standardize financial systems, ensuring seamless data flow and accurate reporting. 

• Manage user acceptance testing (UAT), troubleshoot integration issues, and deliver training and ongoing support to end users. 

• Maintain a proactive, detail-oriented approach, consistently focused on process improvement, organization, and thorough execution. 

• Ensure all processes adhere to SOX compliance standards. 

• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and ad-hoc financial analysis. 

• Drive project timelines, manage stakeholders, and contribute to successful delivery of finance-related transformation projects. 

To be successful in the role, you will ideally have: 

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). 

• 1–2 years PQE with strong accounts preparation experience. 

• Solid understanding of US GAAP and local GAAP processes. 

• Proven ability to work in a project-based environment; project management experience or exposure is highly desirable. 

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. 

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Oracle Financials is a plus. 

• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. 

• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities & deadlines. 

• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, adapting to diverse working environments. 

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

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

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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