DescriptionES Talent Management have partnered with a leading Irish supplier of Oil and Gas.We are looking for a 'Finance Business Partner' to play a pivotal role in supporting decision-making across the organization. This is a full time permanent position offering salary, located in Portlaois Co.Laois, in the office 3 days per week.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Financial Support-Collaborating with department heads, subsidiaries, and operational teams to provide financial insights that drive business performance.Translating financial data into actionable recommendations to support strategic initiatives, and operational improvements.Supporting reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and processes in partnership with business units.Compliance & Risk Advisory-Acting as a trusted advisor on compliance and internal control mattersIdentifying financial risks and working with stakeholders to implement effective mitigation strategies.Promoting a culture of accountability and transparency through regular training and communicationPerformance Monitoring & Reporting-Providing timely and accurate financial reports to support performance tracking and decision-making.Contributing to month-end and year-end close processes in collaboration with all finance and operational teams.Supporting audit readiness and ensuring smooth coordination with internal and external auditors.Stakeholder Engagement & Communication-Building strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business to understand their needs and provide tailored financial support.Acting as a liaison between finance and other departments, ensuring alignment and clarity on financial matters.Address any issues or challenges that may arise promptlyDelivering training and guidance to non-financial stakeholders to enhance financial literacy and compliance awareness, as required.Procurement & Value Optimisation-Partnering with internal teams to understand procurement needs and deliver cost-effective, compliant sourcing solutions.Advising on supplier selection, contract negotiations, and procurement best practices to maximize value for the business.Ensuring procurement activities align with strategic goals and financial targets.Coordinating the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring value for money, collaboration, and ensuring compliance with Irish principles and policiesSkills, Knowledge and ExpertiseEducation & Experience:Possess a degree in business, finance or equivalent field.Minimum experience 2 years post-qualification experience in a financial or partnering role, desirably but not essential, in a finance function of a large business with focus on shared servicesStrong knowledge of procurement principles and practicesGood communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and part of a teamDemonstrated ability to build effective relationships and up-skill non-financial stakeholders.Demonstrated experience in impacting the quality and success of a finance function.About ES Talent ManagementOur Talent Management solutions are people-led and expertise-driven. We understand the importance of people within a business and work closely with our clients to ensure that their people solutions bring their business strategies to life.Our offering is different. The future of work is demanding a flexible and quality-driven model and we have created solutions that not only facilitate flexibility but actually foster agility, innovation and most importantly results.We have a community of experienced, qualified and skilled professionals who we match to client assignments focussing not only on relevant skills but also on our value-added services.We are part of the global HR-Path network, with partner companies who specialise in HR, Business & Technology Consulting, bringing in-depth knowledge of regulatory changes, evolving market trends and technology breakthroughs across our international network.