Senior Director, Finance Business Partnering
IRE • Dublin, Ireland • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jun 24, 2026
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.
As a Senior Director, Finance Business Partnering at ICON, you will be responsible for driving business performance through effective financial partnership.
What You Will Do:
You will direct finance and financial management activities, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing financial strategies and business plans in collaboration with senior leadership to drive business growth and performance.
- Acting as a key financial advisor to various business units, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and enhance financial outcomes.
- Leading financial planning, analysis, and forecasting activities to ensure alignment with business objectives and to drive effective resource allocation.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure financial strategies are effectively communicated and executed.
- Overseeing financial performance tracking and reporting, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, while promoting best practices in financial management and business partnering.
- Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging practices to continuously improve financial strategies and business partnering approaches.
Your Profile:
You will bring significant finance and financial management experience, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred
- Extensive experience in financial business partnering, with a proven track record of influencing business decisions and driving performance improvements.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the ability to manage cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with senior management.
- A strong understanding of financial planning, analysis, and reporting, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
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.
Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply
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