Financial Planning Analyst, Manufacturing, Kildare

• Dublin South
• Contract
• Industry
• Reference: 12-24713YR2

• Collaborate with department leaders to gather financial inputs and explain financial results
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and proactively equip leadership with clear, data-driven insights to support informed, timely, and effective business decisions
• Responsible for the production of the tri-annual forecasting process
• Develop financial models to analyse revenue, cost, and profitability trends
• Monitor variances between actuals and forecasts and provide explanations for deviations
• Provide scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling to support business decisions
• Provide insights to support strategic initiatives and cost optimisation efforts

• Oversee workload prioritisation and performance management, ensuring the team delivers accurate, timely financial insights aligned with business needs

• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous-improvement culture, encouraging innovation in financial modelling, reporting, and analysis

• Prepare monthly financial reports and dashboards for senior management
• Analyse key financial metrics and operational drivers to identify risks and opportunities

• Profit Loss, balance sheet and working capital management

• Participation in the month end / quarter end reporting
• Participation the year end and annual audit processes
• Responsible for Group Service reporting on the Ireland Campus and at corporate level
• Participation in the financial management of major projects

• Maintain and improve financial reporting tools, models, and templates
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial systems and models

• Recommend enhancements to financial planning processes and reporting methodologies
• Support the implementation of new tools, systems, or automation initiatives to drive efficiency

• Any other duties commensurate with your capabilities and as assigned by your line manager

• Qualified Accountant with at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role, supporting the business and leading a team
• Experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a similar analytical role
• Experience with financial modelling and variance analysis
• Proficient in Excel (advanced functions, modelling)
• Experience with financial systems - SAP, Salesforce
• Systems implementation experience
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a finance or analytical team, including coaching, performance management, and guiding workload prioritisation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively

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