We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically strong individual to join our Reward team with a primary focus on financial analysis, budgeting, and compensation data management. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in HR controlling, cost management, and some exposure to reward processes, supporting key compensation cycles and financial reporting activities across the organisation.
You should be curious and open to learning about compensation cycles, reward processes, and how HR and Finance work together in a business environment.
You will support the team in planning, analysing, and managing people‑related costs across the organisation. Working as part of a small and collaborative team, you will gain hands‑on experience in data analysis, reporting, and HR processes that help the business make informed decisions.
This role is a great opportunity to develop your analytical skills, attention to detail, and understanding of people analytics and reward. You will be supported in learning new tools and processes and encouraged to ask questions and take ownership of your tasks.
This role is full time hybrid in our Cork office but we are open to consider part time and flexible hours for the right candidate.
Your Responsibilities
1. Financial Analysis & Reporting (Primary Focus)
Support the preparation and maintenance of personnel cost budgets, including salary, bonus, and benefit projections
Perform detailed data analysis on compensation‑related costs (base pay, incentives, etc.)
Assist in the production of quarterly HR cost accruals for Finance and senior stakeholders
Analyse variances during the budget process and provide insights into cost impact
Maintain and validate headcount and cost tracking files, ensuring data accuracy and consistency
2. Budgeting & Forecasting Support
Assist in annual budgeting and reforecasting cycles for personnel expenses
Support Finance and HR in consolidating global workforce cost assumptions
Update and manage cost models, including scenario analysis (e.g., hiring plans, salary increases, bonus outcomes)
Contribute to ad hoc financial queries related to compensation topics
3. Accruals & Financial Controls
Prepare and maintain quarterly accrual calculations for bonuses, commissions, and other incentive plans
Support reconciliation of accruals vs. actual payments in collaboration with Finance and Payroll
Ensure audit‑ready documentation for all compensation‑related financial entries
Assist in strengthening financial controls and governance around reward processes
4. Compensation Data & Reward Processes (Supporting Role)
Support key reward cycles such as salary reviews, bonus payments, and LTI grants from a data and cost perspective
Validate and reconcile compensation datasets used for payroll and reporting
Support compensation data submission sets to data and benchmarking vendors
5. Systems, Automation & Data Quality
Work with Excel and HR systems to:
Maintain large datasets and models
Improve data integrity and reporting accuracy
Develop or enhance automated reports and tracking tools
Support ongoing improvements in HR controlling processes and reporting frameworks
Your skills and experience
Some prior exposure (early careers experience) in finance, controlling, accounting, or data analysis
Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail
Proficiency in Excel
Comfortable working with confidential and sensitive data
Structured, reliable, and proactive working style
Nice to have
Exposure to financial concepts such as accruals
Previous experience in HR, Finance, or data analysis
What We Offer
Opportunity to develop strong analytical and financial controlling skills
Involvement in key business cycles (budgeting, forecasting, bonus planning)
A collaborative and supportive environment with learning opportunities across HR, Finance, and Analytics
Ability to work with data and draw insights
What are your perks
A multicultural and international company with over 60 different nationalities
Project‑based activities working with colleagues across the globe
A start‑up and innovation mindset while in the process of scaling‑up processes and efficiencies
A strong learning environment and regular career discussions
Company Performance Bonus
Health insurance for you and your family
Company pension contribution
Cycle to work and tax saver commuter tickets schemes
… and discover even more by talking with us!
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We see diversity as a strength and promote a culture of inclusion among our employees. Our varied background, ideas and experiences are critical to our success. We strive to become a strong learning organization and are committed to provide our employees with equal opportunities regardless of differences such as gender, race, ethnicity, generations, belief.
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