[Hiring] Senior Grants Analyst @ICON plc

Role Description

As a Senior Grants Analyst at ICON, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the grant administration process, ensuring compliance, and providing insightful analysis to support organizational funding initiatives.

• Your experience in site start-up and activation will be key in delivering high-quality outcomes and mentoring colleagues.
• Key responsibilities include:
• Managing and overseeing the full lifecycle of grants, including application review, compliance monitoring, reporting, and financial tracking.
• Conducting thorough analysis of grant proposals and budgets, assessing feasibility and alignment with organizational goals and funding requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with grant regulations, donor requirements, and internal policies, and implementing best practices in grant management.
• Preparing detailed reports and presentations on grant performance, financial status, and compliance, and providing recommendations for improvements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including finance, program managers, and external stakeholders, to support grant-related activities and initiatives.
• Monitoring and analyzing grant trends, funding opportunities, and regulatory changes to inform strategic decision-making and enhance grant management practices.
• Providing mentorship and training to junior grants analysts and supporting continuous improvement efforts within the grants team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in grants management and analysis, with a proven track record of overseeing and optimizing grant administration processes.
• Strong understanding of grant regulations, donor requirements, and compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to review complex grant proposals, assess budgets, and provide actionable insights.
• Proficiency in grants management software and financial reporting tools; experience with ERP systems is an advantage.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple grants and priorities simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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.