Financial Analyst

About the role:

Budget Energy is seeking a new Financial Analyst to join the finance team on a permanent basis specialising in accounts receivable. The Analyst will play a crucial role in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting the overall financial health of the organisation. Responsibilities will include generating and reconciling customer accounts, managing financial controls, and ensuring that all payments are accurately posted. Additionally, the Financial Analyst will collaborate with various departments to resolve discrepancies, manage finance KPIs, and assist with month-end and year-end reporting, ensuring robust financial operations and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reconciliation and Controls

• Generate and reconcile customer accounts receivable reports from ERP system.
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are properly posted.
• Manage reconciliations between payment sources and general ledger.
• Identify discrepancies and delegate to relevant business owners for resolution.
• Preparation of AR balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Liaison with internal and external auditors.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Supporting Budgeting & Forecasting, with particular focus on working capital and cash flow.
• Analysis of aged customer balances to inform calculation and posting of debt provision monthly.
• Managing & reporting of finance KPIs.

Finance Operations

• Support the Finance Accounting team during Month end and Year end reporting.
• Lead weekly review of debtor book discrepancies, to include Billing, Finance and IT.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve billing and payment discrepancies.
• Review customer refunds issued on a weekly basis, ensuring robust audit trail.
• Supporting Accounts Payable function as required.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate is a newly or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with over a year of experience in a similar role. They possess strong proficiency in Excel and are well-versed in accounting software and the Microsoft Office Suite. This candidate thrives in a fast-paced PLC environment, demonstrating the ability to meet strict deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Their excellent organizational skills are complemented by their strong communication abilities, enabling effective collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.

About Flogas/ Budget Energy:

Part of the DCC Group, Flogas Ireland was established in 1978 supplying Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) throughout the island and to this day remains one of the leading suppliers in Ireland, servicing a diverse range of market sectors, including commercial, agricultural, and domestic. Over the years, Flogas has evolved and grown as an Energy business, and with the acquisition of Budget Energy, based in Derry, and Flogas Enterprise Solutions, (formally known as Naturgy) we are now also a leading supplier of Natural Gas and Electricity, as well as Renewables, including Corporate Power Purchase Agreements, and energy services in both residential and commercial markets across the island of Ireland. Flogas actively supports micro-generation, which involves generating electricity from renewable sources such as solar photovoltaic (PV), micro-wind, micro-hydro, and micro-renewable combined heat and power. We have an esteemed reputation within the Energy Industry and have been awarded the NSAI Quality System Certificate from the I.S. EN ISO 9001 Series.

As a Flogas Group, we are now driving our growth strategy to achieve our vision of being Ireland's leading provider of total energy solutions, meeting our customers' changing needs and delivering to the highest possible standard.

Why work with us?

Budget Energy, part of Flogas is a well-established business within the DCC group and has grown significantly in recent years to become a leading provider in the commercial energy and energy management sectors, with significant further growth plans over the coming years making this is a very exciting time to join the Flogas Group. We offer a warm and welcoming environment, valuing our people and their input into the business. We encourage a collaborative workplace, where everyone feels included and heard. We are committed to working with our customers to help them transition to a more sustainable energy future.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Defined Pension Contribution
• Healthcare Allowance
• Staff discounts
• Hybrid work options (role dependent)
• Health and Wellbeing Supports
• Learning and Development
• Career Advancement is important to us in Budget Energy. All our roles are advertised internally, and we encourage internal progression right across the business.

Budget Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.