Parkwest Drive, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 12, Ireland
Full time
Who We Are
Established in ****, Applegreen is a leading convenience roadside retailer in the Republic of Ireland, the UK and the US in both large-scale Motorway Service Areas and Travel Plazas, as well as smaller petrol stations.
The business has grown to over €4.1BN in annual revenue, operating over 600+ Motorway Service Plazas and forecourt sites internationally and employing over 16,000 people.
Our products and services include large scale food and beverage operations, convenience stores, roadside refuel.
Skills and attributes
Commercial Finance
Description
ROI Commercial Finance Analyst
Applegreen is in a rapid growth phase and to support this ambitious growth, we are seeking to onboard a Commercial Finance Analyst to join our team.
This role will form part of the ROI Commercial Finance team and reports to Commercial Finance Manager.
The successful candidate will be a confident people person who can fit into Applegreenseamlessly and adopt a hands-on approach to their role.
Key Responsibilities
The core responsibilities will centre around the following areas:
Supporting continuous improvement of key reporting processes working on standardising and streamlining monthly reporting across all areas of the business
Consolidate, analyse and interpret management accounts ensuring information is accurate and provides insight to senior management around business performance
Assist with developing and maintaining investment committee models, incorporating key performance indicators (KPIs), projected returns, and sensitivity analysis to support decision-making along with contributing to investment committee presentations.
Monitor and track approved investments, conducting post-investment appraisals and escalating underperformance where necessary.
Budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial targets.
Preparing commercial sales reports and sales dashboards for key stakeholders in the business to facilitate decision-making ensuring accuracy and integrity of data
Support executive and leadership meeting agendas including presentation material, analyses and support
Aiding in process of consolidating information from the finance teams prior to BRM Meetings
Supporting ROI commercial finance teams with analysis, reporting and other work in times of high demand
Developing relationships with key stakeholders in ROI Finance particularly with management accounting and fuel accounting teams
Qualifications, experience & skills
Newly qualified to 1 year post qualification experience
Strong academics, Accounting related Degree or Masters
SAP and Oracle EPM experience preferred
Power BI experience preferred
Experience in a PLC environment preferred
High proficiency in all Microsoft Office software also essential (Excel, PPT).
Additional key skills & attributes
A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and can thrive in a rapidly growing organisation that continues to evolve.
Proven track record of delivering to tight deadlines.
A highly organised individual with ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively for maximum impact and adapt around changing priorities as required.
Ability to execute directly at high quality and pace.
Excellent drive, enthusiasm and commitment and a keen interest in developing a career in Applegreen.
A 'can do' attitude and a positive solution focused mindset.
Has strong commercial acumen and a focus on delivering value to the business.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
Be a self-starter, and also be able to work collaboratively as a member of a highly interdependent team across many parts of Applegreen.
Is resilient, calm under pressure and comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
Has sound judgement and objective logical decision-making skills.
Has strong leadership potential and management skills, who will be a role model for the people and culture at Applegreen.
Willing to travel ad hoc if required in addition to supporting out of hours content development as required.
Illustrative Application & Screening Process (subject to change)
Application Process
Please submit an up to date tailored CV (max 2 pages)
Interview & Selection Process
Two interview rounds will be required for this role.
Benefits
Flexible Schedules
Professional Development + Growth
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
Staff Discounts
Team Bonding Events
Opportunities for Advancement
Work/Life Balance
Employee Recognition
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee of the month
Applegreen Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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