Financial Planning & Analysis
Department: ConsultancyEmployment Type: Contract / TempLocation: Dublin
Description
Senior FP&A Analyst
Contract - 3-6 months (possibility of permanent if located in Cork)
Location: Dublin OR Cork (Hybrid/Remote) You must be in one of these locations to be considered.
Role Overview: We are seeking a fully qualified FP&A professional with strong commercial experience to partner with senior stakeholders and drive financial insight, planning, and decision-making across the business. This role plays a critical part in shaping strategy through robust forecasting, analysis, and performance reporting in an Irish commercial environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Deliver timely and accurate management reporting, including variance analysis and KPI dashboards
Partner with commercial and operational leaders to support:
Pricing and margin analysis
Cost optimisation and investment decisions
Business cases and scenario modelling
Analyse financial and operational performance, identifying risks and opportunities
Support month-end close from an FP&A perspective, ensuring alignment between actuals, forecasts, and plans
Prepare presentations and insights for senior management and board-level reporting
Develop and continuously improve financial models, planning tools, and processes
Ensure compliance with Irish accounting standards and group reporting requirements
Mentor and support junior finance team members where applicable
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Key Requirements:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Proven FP&A or commercial finance experience within an Irish or multinational environment
Strong understanding of:
P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet dynamics
Commercial drivers, pricing, and margin analysis
Experience working with senior stakeholders and non-finance teams
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and planning tools (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, Adaptive, Power BI) is an advantage
Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
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