ROI Commercial Finance AnalystRole Introduction:Established in 1992, Applegreen is a leading convenience roadside retailer in the Republic of Ireland, the UK and the US in both large-scale Motorway Service Areas and Travel Plazas, as well as smaller petrol stations. The business has grown to over €3BN in annual revenue, operating 600 Motorway Service Plazas and forecourt sites internationally and employing over 17,000 people.Applegreen is in a rapid growth phase and to support this ambitious growth, we are seeking to onboard a Commercial Finance Analyst to join our team.This role will form part of the ROI Commercial Finance team and reports to Commercial Finance Manager. The successful candidate will be a confident people person who can fit into Applegreenseamlessly and adopt a hands-on approach to their role.Key Responsibilities:As Applegreen expands, the responsibilities will evolve and change over time. The core responsibilities will centre around the following areas:Supporting continuous improvement of key reporting processes working on standardising and streamlining monthly reporting across all areas of the businessConsolidate, analyse and interpret management accounts ensuring information is accurate and provides insight to senior management around business performanceAssist with developing and maintaining investment committee models, incorporating key performance indicators (KPIs), projected returns, and sensitivity analysis to support decision-making along with contributing to investment committee presentations.Monitor and track approved investments, conducting post-investment appraisals and escalating underperformance where necessary.Budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial targets.Preparing commercial sales reports and sales dashboards for key stakeholders in the business to facilitate decision-making ensuring accuracy and integrity of dataSupport executive and leadership meeting agendas including presentation material, analyses and supportAiding in process of consolidating information from the finance teams prior to BRM MeetingsSupporting ROI commercial finance teams with analysis, reporting and other work in times of high demandDeveloping relationships with key stakeholders in ROI Finance particularly with management accounting and fuel accounting teamsThe Candidate should have the following:Qualifications, Experience & SkillsBe a qualified ACA Accountant, top 10 trained.Newly qualified to 1 year post qualification experienceStrong academics, Accounting related Degree or MastersSAP and Oracle EPM experience preferredPower BI experience preferredExperience in a PLC environment preferredHigh proficiency in all Microsoft Office software also essential (Excel, PPT).Additional key skills & attributes:A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and can thrive in a rapidly growing organisation that continues to evolve.Proven track record of delivering to tight deadlines.A highly organised individual with ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively for maximum impact and adapt around changing priorities as required.Ability to execute directly at high quality and pace.Excellent drive, enthusiasm and commitment and a keen interest in developing a career in Applegreen.A 'can do' attitude and a positive solution focused mindset.Has strong commercial acumen and a focus on delivering value to the business.Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation.Be a self-starter, and also be able to work collaboratively as a member of a highly interdependent team across many parts of Applegreen.Is resilient, calm under pressure and comfortable dealing with ambiguity.Has sound judgement and objective logical decision-making skills.Has strong leadership potential and management skills, who will be a role model for the people and culture at Applegreen.Willing to travel ad hoc if required in addition to supporting out of hours content development as required.Illustrative Application & Screening Process (subject to change):Application Process:Please submit an up to date tailored CV (max 2 pages)Interview & Selection Process:Two interview rounds will be required for this role.