Financial Analyst - Longford Onsite - Permanent Possible Hybrid option after 6 months Our client, a medical manufacturing company are seekingFinancial Analyst to join our team. This role offers broad exposure across Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Manufacturing & Operations Finance. The analyst will act as apivotal partnerfor various business teams to provide essential data, analysis, and insights, supporting key financial processes and contributing to strategic planning. Key Responsibilities - Your tasks Coordinate key financial cycles:Assist with the Strategic Plan, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and quarterly forecasting processes. Analyse and report financial performance:Lead budgeting and forecasting for operational costs, analyse key KPIs, and report variances to plan. Provide business partnership:Serve as aproactive collaborator and key financial partner to the plant leadership team, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams., offering interpretive and predictive financial information. Support operational finance:Monitor product margins, assist with pricing strategies, and provide financial justification for capital expenditure requests (CAPEX). Ensure accurate financial data:Support the annual standard costing process, inventory controls, and month-end/year-end closing activities. Drive process improvement:Proactively engage with site leadership on improvement projects, providing financial insights and accountability support, and identify automation/software solutions to enhance data management. Your background and experience Education:Third-level qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. Certification:Qualified or part-qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA) is required. Experience: Minimum of 5+ yearsof relevant experience, preferably within amanufacturing environment. Knowledge:Strong analytical skills and an understanding ofUS GAAP. Technical Proficiency:Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Business Intelligence tools, and function-specific software. Core Competencies:Demonstrated ability to be a proactive and innovative collaborator, with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills (oral, written, and presentation). Formoreinformation,pleasecontact #LI-JM10 Skills: Finance Analysis Planning