Financial Analyst - FMCG Our clients, a multi-national FMCG firm based in Dublin 22, are looking to recruit an experienced Financial Analyst. They are seeking a proactive and commercially-minded Financial Analyst to join their finance team in Dublin. This is a key role supporting business decision-making through insightful forecasting, analysis, and managing of costs. The position is offered as a 3-month contract, with the potential for extension based on business needs. The Role: Forecasting & Budgeting: Lead the overheads forecasting, budgeting, cost tracking and reporting processes Business Partnering: Collaborate with departments heads and cost centre owners to provide financial insights and support Cost Analysis: Provide regular and ad hoc reporting and analysis on overhead spends to key stakeholders ensuring that actions are clear to achieve budget Cost Reduction: Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities related to overheads Financial Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including posting payroll and overheads journals and balance sheet reconciliations. External Reporting for government surveys Process Improvement: Work with business stakeholders to ensure efficient processes and achieve KPIs Audit Support: Assist the Senior FP&A Manager with financial audits and other finance projects as needed Additional Ad hoc reporting and analysis The Person: Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Minimum 2-3 years experience in a similar financial analyst role, ideally within FMCG or a fast-paced environment Management Accounting background Strong analytical and Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) an advantage Proven ability to communicate complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders Excellent organisational skills, with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Flexible and adaptable, with a proactive and collaborative approach For more details call Keith on or email your CV to Skills: Financial Analysis Budgets Balance Sheet