Financial Analyst – Role Overview and Responsibilities
Location: Onsite, Nenagh (Monday to Friday)
Team Size: 4 | Reports To: Senior Finance Leadership
Employment Type: Full-time | Position Type: Permanent (with full handover provided)
Overview
An exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding financial services organization. This role offers broad exposure across financial operations, forecasting, acquisitions, and strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders and play a key role in supporting group-wide financial initiatives.
Core Responsibilities
Sales Support & Analysis
* Generate and distribute monthly commission statements.
* Produce KPI reports at the individual sales level.
* Verify accuracy of commission data and investigate discrepancies.
* Lead monthly commission reviews and recommend improvements.
* Address queries related to commission from the sales function.
* Analyze revenue by product and provide data-driven insights.
Month-End Reporting & Accounting
* Post journal entries and manage ongoing financial schedules.
* Review and validate payroll journal entries.
* Complete reconciliations: bank, intercompany, and balance sheets.
* Prepare month-end reports and communicate key findings to leadership.
* Check purchase entries for correct coding and classification.
Forecasting & Financial Planning
* Maintain rolling forecasts for P&L and cash flow across business entities.
* Review and authorize departmental expenditures.
* Assist with strategic planning to support overall business goals.
Board & Regulatory Reporting
* Prepare quarterly financial reports for the board.
* Collaborate with multiple departments to compile board materials.
* Support executive leadership in reviewing and finalizing board content.
Audit & Compliance
* Oversee the year-end audit process in coordination with external auditors.
* Ensure timely submission of audit requirements.
* Strengthen internal financial controls and enforce compliance with policies.
M&A and Integration Support
* Assist in financial assessments and due diligence activities.
* Contribute to the integration of acquired entities into existing operations.
* Standardize financial practices post-acquisition.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Partner with department heads to monitor and communicate performance.
* Prepare weekly sales summaries for internal leadership discussions.
* Support non-financial teams with finance input for internal reporting.
* Serve as a point of contact for finance-related queries across departments.
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
* ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
* Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience
* Prior experience in financial services is beneficial
Technical Skills
* Proficient in accounting platforms such as Xero
* Familiar with payroll systems (e.g., BrightPay or similar)
* Strong Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
* Experience with Power BI or Power Query is an asset
Attributes
* Strong analytical and commercial acumen
* Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently
* Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Benefits Package
* 5% Employer Pension Contribution
* Death in Service Coverage
* Client Referral Program
* Additional employee benefits available
Apply Now
If you’re interested in this opportunity or would like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Email: david.smyth@cpl.ie
Mobile: 087 062 6037
All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.
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