Graduate Project Financial Analyst
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Position Overview & Specifications
ICON is recruiting for a Graduate Project Financial Analyst, who will be working as part of our busy Operations Finance Team, based in our offices either in Reading or in Swansea, on a hybrid working basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance & Accounting, Economics or Mathematics University Graduate, who is looking to secure a finance role and gain new skills in a range of Financial activities, become more commercially focused and be a key player in support of Project Managers.
The Graduate Project Financial Analyst will be responsible for:
- Month end Revenue Recognition/reporting.
- Analysis (overburn / efficiency reviews) & invoicing.
- Budgeting & forecasting.
- Oversight of project resourcing.
- Pricing & any other ad hoc duties as and when required.
- Representing Operations Finance in internal reviews as well as external client meetings.
- Responding to internal and external audit requests.
- Provision of internal financial reporting metrics and external client reporting.
To be considered for the Graduate Project Financial Analyst position you must be:
- Finance & Accounting, Economics or Mathematics Graduate.
- Have effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Have a good aptitude for Excel and can use it comfortably.
The benefits of a Graduate Project Financial Analyst working at ICON are:
- Flexible working hours as well as hybrid working.
- ACCA / CIMA Study support package.
- Free parking on site.
- You will have the ability to be involved & partner in large complex studies, have a wide range of further career advancement & multi-department exposure, as well as champion being a point of contact for new employees, once settled in and up to speed.
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities, and quality of our people. That's why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture -one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best-in-class employee benefits, supportive policies, and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career -both now, and into the future.
ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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 to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate Project Financial Analyst roles across ICON's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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