Manager, Financial Business Partnering

Manager, Financial Business Partnering - India, Chennai - Hybrid, Office-Based

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 Manager, Financial Business Partnering at ICON, you will provide financial insights and strategic support to various departments.

What You Will Do:

You will oversee finance and financial management workstreams, ensuring deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as a strategic finance partner to business and functional leaders, providing insights that influence operational and strategic decisions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long‑range planning, and performance management for assigned business units.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including process standardization, simplification, and automation.
• Design, develop, and maintain advanced dashboards and reports using Power BI and other BI / analytics platforms.
• Leverage automation and AI‑enabled tools (e.g., Power BI automation, advanced analytics, AI assistants such as Claude or similar tools) to improve reporting efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround time.
• Perform in‑depth financial and variance analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and efficiency improvements.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (Operations, Commercial, IT, HR) to embed financial discipline and accountability.
• Prepare and present clear, actionable financial insights to senior stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance controls, governance, and data quality.

Your Profile:

You will have solid finance and financial management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Professional degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; professional qualification preferred (CA, CMA etc.).
• Strong experience in Financial Business Partnering, FP&A, or management finance roles.
• Demonstrated exposure to finance automation and transformation projects.
• Hands‑on expertise in Power BI, including data modeling, DAX, and dashboard design.
• US / EU stakeholder management would be added advantage.
• Candidate should have hands on experience in executive presentation.
• Knowledge of automation, analytics, and AI tools applied within finance (e.g., workflow automation, predictive analytics, AI‑assisted analysis).
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into business‑relevant insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to influence managers and senior‑manager levels

• Preferred Attributes
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization.
• Minimum 5+ years in people leadership & FPB/  FP&A  exposure.
• Exposure to ERP systems and data integration (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms).
• Passion for driving change, innovation, and continuous improvement within the finance function.
• US / EU stakeholder management would be added advantage.
• Candidate should have hands-on experience in executive presentation.

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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