As a Cost Accountant within Bus Éireann, you will play a critical role in the financial management and control of key operational and overhead cost areas across the organisation.
This position is responsible for the detailed analysis, monitoring and forecasting of operating costs, overheads and accommodation expenses, ensuring accurate tracking of actual spend against budget and forecast.
Working closely with the Finance team and Operations Controller, the role requires a proactive, analytical professional who can develop meaningful KPIs, investigate variances, and provide clear financial insights to support effective decision‑making.
Using your experience in financial systems such as SAP and data analysis tools, you will contribute to in‑depth financial reporting, future planning and continuous improvement in cost efficiency across the organisation.
This is a 2 year contract position and will be based in Bus Éireann’s Broadstone head office in Dublin.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and monitor operating, overhead and accommodation costs, ensuring accurate tracking of actuals against budget and forecast.
Perform detailed analysis of periodic vendor charges across all cost areas and locations, ensuring accuracy, completeness and correct period allocation.
Develop, implement and maintain relevant KPIs to support cost analysis and operational performance (e.g. cash collection performance, toll road usage, utility consumption and security coverage).
Analyse planned versus actual costs.
Analyse and present variances to budget and forecast at regular review meetings with the Operations Controller and Finance team.
Prepare and maintain forward‑looking forecasts, incorporating operational plans such as recruitment and service requirements for the remainder of the financial year.
Conduct regular reviews to ensure all costs are accurately recorded, aligned to the correct reporting period and supported by appropriate documentation.
Utilise SAP and other systems to perform detailed financial analysis, support periodic accounts and ensure data integrity.
Support the preparation of revenue reporting packs and provide financial insights to key internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with the Finance Management team on budgeting, forecasting and forward planning activities.
Provide ad‑hoc analytical, reporting and administrative support to the Finance Business Operations team, including meeting preparation and coordination as required.
Key Skills & Knowledge
Must be fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Proven experience in cost control, budgeting and forecasting, with a strong understanding of variance analysis and financial performance management.
Advanced proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyse large datasets and support accurate financial reporting.
Experience developing and utilising KPIs to monitor operational and financial performance across multiple cost areas.
Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy, data integrity and correct period allocation of costs.
Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders.
Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to support ad‑hoc analysis and broader finance team requirements.
Benefits
Annual leave: 25 days
Travel concession on CIE services
Residential travel on CIE services to and from workplace
PRSA Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Gym on site
Subsidised canteen
Bus Éireann is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can achieve their potential.
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