Our client is an international manufacturing entity in the medical sector seeking an FP&A / Financial Analyst with good financial modelling acumen.
Key element is to understand creating a financial model to generate P&L, plus cashflow and balance sheet.
About the Position:
Reporting to the VP of Finance, the position will assume a senior position within the Group Finance function. Leading the development of financial models, conducting in-depth analysis of financial data, preparing detailed reports, collaborating with cross-functional teams to forecast future performance, and providing strategic insights to senior management to support critical business decisions, all while overseeing the Group budgeting and financial planning process within the organization.
Responsibilities of the Group FP&A Analyst:
• Financial Modelling:
Building and maintaining complex financial models to forecast revenue, expenses, profitability, and cash flow based on various scenarios and assumptions.
• Budgeting:
Collaborating with different sites and departments to develop annual budgets, tracking variances against the budget, and identifying areas for cost optimization.
• Financial Reporting:
Preparing regular financial reports, including performance dashboards, summarizing key financial metrics, and highlighting trends and insights for management review.
• Performance Analysis:
Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess business performance, identify areas of improvement, and provide actionable insights.
• Strategic Planning:
Supporting strategic initiatives by conducting financial analysis, evaluating potential investments, and assessing the financial impact of new projects.
• Data Analysis:
Gathering and cleaning data from various sources, utilizing data analysis tools to extract meaningful insights and identify patterns.
• Communication and Collaboration:
Effectively communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders, including senior management, by presenting clear and concise analyses.
• Enterprise Ireland Grant applications & Revenue R&D Tax Credit claim:
Prepare application submission and claims for various funding
Required Skills & competencies:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in financial modeling software (e.g., Excel, Power BI or specific financial modelling packages)
• Self-starter, demonstrates initiative and urgency with little supervision.
• Highly motivated, results and data driven, persuasive with details and facts
• Demonstrated communication skills, both verbally and orally; able to communicate and influence effectively across all levels of the organization. Decisive and possesses a strategic focus as well as an operational, implementation and detail oriented perspective.
• A strategic planner with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Superior organisation skills
• Strong IT skills and relevant SAP or other ERP system’s experience would be a distinct advantage
Please contact Dave Riordan on 01 6377251 or dave.riordan@charteredaccountants.ie
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