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.Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered.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 relatedto EU Taxonomythe Corporate 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 Confirmannualscheduleof NTAauditswithauditorandensurethesearecommunicated to internal stakeholders Ensure documentation requests are provided in a timely manner, and all audit queries are responded to Assistwithschedulingauditmeetingsandattendwith PSOController Assistwithregularstatusupdatestomanagementandexternalstakeholderauditorson outstanding prior audit findings Prepareperiodicandquarterlyupdatesforthe Authorityon PSOaudits Ensureallqueriesfrom Authority auditorson prioraudititemsarerespondedtobydate requested Ensuretimelycompletionofallexternalstakeholderaudits Assistwithregularreviewofcompliancewith PSOcontractschedules,preparing regular analysis to Senior Leadership Team on compliance with public transport contracts Manage PSODACmarketingfundingliaisingwith Commercial&PRteamsonagreed budgets and variance analysis Assistwithpreparationofstatutory CSRDreportingliaisingwithbothinternaland external stakeholders Provideassistanceonfinancialanalysisofallsustainabilityrelatedspends Assistinmanaging CFORisk Registerensuringallrisksidentifiedareclearlydefined 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 Providesupporton EUTaxonomy&CSRDreportingpreparation Prepareadhocauditreportsto CFOonauditissues KEY SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Qualifiedaccountantwithatleast3years'PQEwithstrongauditand Business Partnering experience.Experiencein Cognosorsimilaranalyticstool Experienceinmulti-entityormultiproductreportingorganisations Abilitytoworktostrictreportingdeadlines Experienceinschedulingaudits,confirmingscheduleswithauditors,andensuringtimely communication with internal stakeholders.Abilitytomanagedocumentationrequests,respondtoauditqueries,andtrackoutstanding audit findings.Proficiencyinpreparingperiodicandquarterlyupdateson PSOauditsandensuring compliance with PSO contract schedules.Familiaritywithstatutory CSRDreportingand EUTaxonomyrequirements,aswellas financial analysis of sustainability-related expenditures.Skillsinanalysingthefinancialimpactsof PSOSchedule7requirements,potentialfunding gaps, and other sustainability-related financial matters.In-depthknowledgeof PSOcontractschedules, CSRDreportingobligations,and EU Taxonomy compliance.Abilitytoworkwithvariousdepartmentswithin Busireanntogatherdataandsupport 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.
xsokbrcHOW TO APPLY If youre ready to shape the future of talent at Bus ireann and Dublin Bus and contribute to the success of our apprenticeship programme visit our careers page to apply by close of business on 20 February 2025.