Financial Planning and Reporting Manager Bus ireann is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Financial Planning and Reporting Manager to play a key role in supporting the strategic planning, financial oversight, and performance reporting of Bus ireann and Dublin Bus operations nationwide.
This role reports directly to the Product Allocation and Financial Planning Senior Manager and provides crucial support on Product Allocations, PSO Schedule 29 audits and the implementation of Sustainability reporting requirements.
A key component of this role will be supporting the Senior Manager in ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of route profitability reporting and product allocation analysis as well as collaborate with auditors and internal stakeholders to manage stakeholder audit timetables, respond to data requests, and ensure timely follow-up on prior audit actions.
This role will also assist with the reporting requirements relatedtoEU TaxonomytheCorporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the, ensuring compliance and alignment with regulatory expectations.
The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and communicationskills,withakeeneyefordetailandtheabilitytomanagemultiplereportingand audit-related tasks effectively.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assistwithperiodicproductallocationreportingprocess Supportseniormanagerinensuringallproductallocationprocessesareregularly reviewed for accuracy and appropriateness Provideback-upforperiodic,forecastingandbudgetrouteprofitabilityprocess ConfirmannualscheduleofNTAauditswithauditorandensurethesearecommunicated to internal stakeholders Ensure documentation requests are provided in a timely manner, and all audit queries are responded to AssistwithschedulingauditmeetingsandattendwithPSOController Assistwithregularstatusupdatestomanagementandexternalstakeholderauditorson outstanding prior audit findings PrepareperiodicandquarterlyupdatesfortheAuthorityonPSOaudits Ensureallqueriesfrom Authority auditorson prioraudititemsarerespondedtobydate requested Ensuretimelycompletionofallexternalstakeholderaudits AssistwithregularreviewofcompliancewithPSOcontractschedules,preparing regular analysis to Senior Leadership Team on compliance with public transport contracts ManagePSODACmarketingfundingliaisingwithCommercial&PRteamsonagreed budgets and variance analysis AssistwithpreparationofstatutoryCSRDreportingliaisingwithbothinternaland external stakeholders Provideassistanceonfinancialanalysisofallsustainabilityrelatedspends AssistinmanagingCFORiskRegisterensuringallrisksidentifiedareclearlydefined and actioned ensuring risk register is up to date at all times.
Reporting on compliance with PSO Schedule 7 requirements and financial impacts and potential funding gaps ProvidesupportonEUTaxonomy&CSRDreportingpreparation PrepareadhocauditreportstoCFOonauditissues KEY SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Qualifiedaccountantwithatleast3years'PQEwithstrongauditandBusinessPartnering experience.
ExperienceinCognosorsimilaranalyticstool Experienceinmulti-entityormultiproductreportingorganisations Abilitytoworktostrictreportingdeadlines Experienceinschedulingaudits,confirmingscheduleswithauditors,andensuringtimely communication with internal stakeholders.
Abilitytomanagedocumentationrequests,respondtoauditqueries,andtrackoutstanding audit findings.
ProficiencyinpreparingperiodicandquarterlyupdatesonPSOauditsandensuring compliance with PSO contract schedules.
FamiliaritywithstatutoryCSRDreportingandEUTaxonomyrequirements,aswellas financial analysis of sustainability-related expenditures.
SkillsinanalysingthefinancialimpactsofPSOSchedule7requirements,potentialfunding gaps, and other sustainability-related financial matters.
In-depthknowledgeofPSOcontractschedules,CSRDreportingobligations,andEU Taxonomy compliance.
AbilitytoworkwithvariousdepartmentswithinBusireanntogatherdataandsupport reporting.
Strongunderstandingofauditprocesses,preparingadhocauditreports,andcollaborating with Authority auditors.
Clear,effectivecommunicationwithinternalstakeholders,auditors,andexternalpartners.
Organisationalskillstomanagemultipletasksandmeetdeadlines.
High attention to detail when managing audit findings, documentation, and reporting requirements.
WHY JOIN BUS IREANN Joining Bus ireann offers the opportunity to be part of a respected national transport company that plays a vital role in connecting communities across Ireland.
Employees benefit from stable, long-term careers with competitive pay, pension schemes and comprehensive training and development opportunities.
With a supportive work environment, opportunities for career progression and the chance to contribute to a sustainable public transport system, Bus ireann is an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and secure employment.
HOW TO APPLY If youre ready to shape the future Bus ireann apply by close of business on 20 February ****.
Bus ireann is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can achieve their potential.