A leading organisation in the public sector industry is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst to support strategic planning, financial oversight, and performance reporting across nationwide operations.
This position plays a key role in financial governance, sustainability reporting, product allocation, and audit management.
Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Product Allocation & Financial Planning, you will be responsible for delivering accurate analysis, supporting regulatory compliance, and ensuring financial processes operate effectively and transparently.
Key Responsibilities Product Allocation & Profitability Assist with periodic product allocation reporting.
Support regular reviews of allocation processes for accuracy and appropriateness.
Provide backup for periodic, forecast, and budget route profitability reporting.
Audit & Compliance Management Coordinate annual audit schedules with external auditors and communicate timelines internally.
Ensure documentation requests and audit queries are managed promptly and accurately.
Assist with scheduling and attending audit meetings with the PSO Controller.
Provide regular audit status updates to management and external stakeholders.
Prepare periodic and quarterly updates on PSO audits for external authorities.
Ensure timely completion of all external stakeholder audits.
Track and follow up on outstanding audit actions.
Prepare ad-hoc audit reports for the CFO.
Regulatory & Sustainability Reporting Support compliance and reporting requirements for EU Taxonomy and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
Assist with financial analysis related to sustainability initiatives and expenditure.
Contribute to statutory CSRD reporting in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Report on PSO Schedule 7 compliance, financial impacts, and potential funding gaps.
Support ongoing review of compliance with public transport contract schedules.
Financial Operations & Risk Management Manage PSO DAC marketing funding, monitoring budgets and variance analysis in partnership with Commercial & PR teams.
Assist in the management of the CFO Risk Register, ensuring risks are clearly defined, monitored, and actioned.
Provide financial insights and analysis to support senior leadership decision-making.
Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
Strong background in audit, financial reporting, and business partnering.
Experience working in multi-entity or multi-product organisations.
Proficiency with Cognos or similar analytics/reporting tools.
Demonstrated ability to work to strict reporting deadlines.
Skilled in coordinating audits, managing documentation requests, and engaging with auditors.
Strong understanding of PSO contract requirements, sustainability reporting (CSRD), and EU Taxonomy obligations.
Experience preparing detailed reporting for external authorities and senior leadership.
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
Apply today with an updated copy of your CV to Ciara Lawler for immediate consideration.