AVOCA Commercial Finance Business Partner
Wicklow, Ireland
Company: Bitrecruit
Client / Employer: Occupop
Posted: 20.05.2026
Job reference: 851731f67f94ecb0b631caa372a3582f
The role is a bridge between the Finance function, management, and other areas of the business. It delivers and interprets financial information, tools, analysis, and insight to executives across the business to equip them with the information they need to make informed decisions that align with company objectives.
The role will drive and support financial reporting and analysis, scorecards, KPIs, strategic planning and forecasting. Advanced Excel skills are essential. The role is important in providing the insight that allows managers to challenge, coach and motivate their teams.
This is a permanent opportunity as part of the finance team and will report to the Finance Director. The role will be based at the company's head office in Kilmacanogue, Wicklow.
Responsibilities
Responsible for delivering the annual planning and monthly forecasting cycle working with business stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives of the Avoca Group
Responsible for delivering, flexing, and issuing front line targets to ensure Avoca achieve overall company objectives including Sales & Labour, margins, and overall profitability
Working with Group Reporting systems, issue monthly P&L reports for each business unit including comparatives to plan/previous year/trend analysis
Responsible for issuing weekly reports for Business units Sales and Labour finance reports and analysis to measure actual performance to plan/forecast to drive performance
Development and maintenance of business unit scorecards to review financial/non-financial KPIs
Support Business in assessing/reviewing potential new business opportunities including development of business models and return on investment
Building partnerships and strong relationships with senior management teams providing financial support to commercial decision making
Challenging current ways of working, driving efficiencies and cost savings wherever possible
Role is responsible for collating the Inventory month end process and will drive automation and process improvements to automate the process
Assisting with year-end audit, Inventory & other ad hoc finance requirements
Process improvement and change management projects to ensure future productivity and performance objectives are met
Other ad-hoc work as required including supporting various group wide projects
Qualifications
Qualified Accountant with 5+ years PQE
FP&A role/similar role working with Excel business models & weekly business reporting versus forecast/plan
Skills & Experience
Ability to influence key decision makers
Advanced Excel skills, MS Word, MS PowerPoint skills are essential.
Proven track record of automation/change management in a reporting environment
Financial/business modelling experience in a complex business environment
Strong attention to detail to ensure completeness and accuracy of information, combined with a strategic mind - able to see the big picture
Strong written communication and reporting ability with ability to communicate to stakeholders across various levels and functions
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and present
Self‑motivated, proactive, ability to ensure tasks are finalised to strict deadlines.
An ability to work on their own initiative, to deadlines, within a team environment
Ability to work collaboratively within a global business environment
Enjoys working in a fast‑paced, innovative environment where the focus is on continuous improvement
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