Job description
FP&A Analyst | Kildare
At Staffline Recruitment we are seeking to recruit an experienced FP & A Analyst for our client, a multi-national FMCG company with offices in Co. Kildare.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic team responsible foe the preparation of weekly and monthly reporting and variance analysis of key metrics of the as well as supporting annual planning and forecasting. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing and implementing analytical standards for reporting and modelling KPIs and as a key financial liaison, partnering with the various departments across the manufacturing site.
Key responsibilities will include:
1. Provide weekly calculation and variance analysis of key metrics including but not limited to production volumes, labour costs, recoveries, fixed costs and transfer prices and their impact on the financial statements.
2. Review month end report & understand impact of drivers on budget/forecast.
3. Provide weekly calculation and variance analysis of key metrics of the manufacturing site including but not limited to production volumes, labour costs, recoveries, fixed costs and transfer prices and their impact on the financial statements.
4. Review month end report & understand impact of drivers on budget/forecast.
5. Responsible for assimilating data from multiple systems and stakeholders to calculate results and identify trends for key KPIs, actuals, budgets and forecasts.
6. Enhance data governance processes by improving the quality and integrity of data collected, analysis performed, and reports generated.
7. Run simulations of various "what-if" scenarios using insight and critical thinking to evaluate and recommend solutions.
8. Assist in developing forecasting models.
9. Support the FP&A Manager in producing routine and ad hoc financial models to support leadership, FBPs and FP&A Group in decision making.
10. Facilitate standardisation and sharing of best practice across the Shared Finance team.
11. Contribute to continuous improvement of systems and processes.
12. Support automation and enterprise consolidation of data used in monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports.
13. Provide guidance to FP&A Associate as required.
14. Ensure SOX control environment is maintained.
15. Support all audit requests.
Interested candidates will meet the following requirements:
16. Finance/accounting related Bachelor's
17. Part qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or international equivalent) - Expected to be at finalist stage).
18. Previous experience working within an FMCG business.
19. A minimum 3 years of solid relevant experience in reporting and forecasting.
20. A strong knowledge of supply chain and manufacturing processes.
21. Experience with planning systems and reporting technology.
22. Experience with business intelligence tools and developing data visualisations.
23. Strong SAP experience.
24. Very strong analytical and forecasting abilities.
25. Strong modelling and solid database skills.
26. Supervisory experience of more junior staff members.
27. Positive attitude, pro-active, growth mindset, work to solve problems.
28. A high attention to detail.
29. Excellent communication and written skills with the ability to engage people at all levels both internally and externally.
This permanent position will offer a salary in the region of €60,000 - €70,000, depending on experience.