Financial Analyst - Longford
Onsite - Permanent
Possible Hybrid option after 6 months
Our client, a medical manufacturing company are seeking Financial Analyst to join our team. This role offers broad exposure across Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Manufacturing & Operations Finance. The analyst will act as a pivotal partner for various business teams to provide essential data, analysis, and insights, supporting key financial processes and contributing to strategic planning.
Key Responsibilities - Your tasks
1. Coordinate key financial cycles: Assist with the Strategic Plan, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and quarterly forecasting processes.
2. Analyse and report financial performance: Lead budgeting and forecasting for operational costs, analyse key KPIs, and report variances to plan.
3. Provide business partnership: Serve as a proactive collaborator and key financial partner to the plant leadership team, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams., offering interpretive and predictive financial information.
4. Support operational finance: Monitor product margins, assist with pricing strategies, and provide financial justification for capital expenditure requests (CAPEX).
5. Ensure accurate financial data: Support the annual standard costing process, inventory controls, and month-end/year-end closing activities.
6. Drive process improvement: Proactively engage with site leadership on improvement projects, providing financial insights and accountability support, and identify automation/software solutions to enhance data management.
Your background and experience
7. Education: Third-level qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
8. Certification: Qualified or part-qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA) is required.
9. Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
10. Knowledge: Strong analytical skills and an understanding of US GAAP.
11. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Business Intelligence tools, and function-specific software.
12. Core Competencies: Demonstrated ability to be a proactive and innovative collaborator, with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills (oral, written, and presentation).
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