Finance Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A & Team Lead)



Role Overview

We are seeking a commercially minded Senior Financial Analyst to take full ownership of the financial planning, analysis, and month-end performance for our Irish branch. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will serve as a key business partner, translating complex financial data into clear strategic narratives for senior leadership and guiding a small transactional billing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End & Reporting: Own the regional month-end close, manage core balance sheet accounts (accruals, prepayments), and deliver accurate sales flash reporting to Group.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Partner with commercial teams to build monthly P&L forecasts, manage the annual budgeting lifecycle, and present financial models to executive stakeholders.

• Business Partnering: Monitor overhead spending against budgets, identify commercial risks and opportunities, and provide financial guidance to department heads.

• People Management: Direct, coach, and mentor two team members within the invoicing/billing function to ensure robust transactional controls.

• Process & Compliance: Drive continuous process improvements, verify accurate financial compliance treatments, and support annual audit preparations.

Requirements



Essential:

• Fully qualified accountant status (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).

• Advanced Microsoft Excel data-modeling skills and high proficiency in PowerPoint.

• Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to present financial data to senior executives.

Desirable:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a dedicated corporate FP&A or financial analysis role.

• Hands-on experience navigating integrated SAP modules.

• Prior formal or informal experience supervising or managing a small finance unit.

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