Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Financial Business Analyst to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in driving business decision-making using financial data, analysis, and reporting.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and results-driven individual to work directly with senior business leaders to drive interpretation of key business and finance data. You will be responsible for implementing financial models or business cases, providing critical financial insights with a focus on sales/revenue analysis, profit margins, and cost reporting.
Responsibilities
* Support senior management and the head of finance business partnering in delivering the team's overall finance and business objectives.
* Act as the lead business partner for Employer Solutions, ensuring the provision of timely and insightful reporting, results, and analysis.
* Prepare regular financial management reporting, including costs and sales, ensuring the provision of timely and insightful results.
* Support the evaluation and preparation of business cases for strategic initiatives and wider business opportunities.
* Play an important role in the annual financial planning and budgeting process from an ES business partnering perspective, reviewing and challenging the ES business as appropriate to add strategic value in setting appropriate business targets.
* Monitor business area costs and challenges via regular reporting and tracking.
* Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of financial reporting, deliverables, and development.
Requirements
* An excellent academic record - university degree in a numerate and relevant discipline, and holder of a professional accounting qualification.
* The ability to work in a fast-moving environment, and the interpersonal skills required to interact with all stakeholders.
* 5+ years of finance experience, ideally in a business partnering, FP&A, or reporting role.
* A motivated self-starter who is keen to build, drive, and improve financial reporting and processes.
* Excellent presentation, communication, and MS Office skills, and the ability to demonstrate a strong track record in using key management information systems.
* A strong commercial mindset and awareness with proven technical knowledge.
* Have a proven track record demonstrating the ability to make sound decisions having analyzed situations where issues have emerged.
* Be highly motivated with an ability to work on your own initiative and demonstrate flexibility.
* Strong communication and influencing skills with proven ability to break down complex issues, articulate them clearly to senior stakeholders, and work collaboratively to create a focused action plan.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries, bonuses, robust learning and development support, excellent defined contribution pension, and comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and support.
About Us
We are a leading financial services group with over 1.5 million customers across Ireland. We have been helping people look after their life insurance, pension, and investment needs for over 80 years. Our focus is on developing and supporting the growth and professional development of our people, creating an inclusive and supportive environment that allows everyone to achieve their potential.