Commercial Finance Manager

Jobtailor; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ireland seeks a qualified financial professional to lead commercial finance activities. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, costing models for proposals, and driving profitability through KPI analysis.

The ideal candidate has strong technical finance skills, experience in a shared service environment, and the ability to partner with client handlers to influence strategic decisions. This is a full‑time on‑site opportunity in Dublin.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ post qualified experience, preferably in a commercial role.
• Experience in working with a shared service environment desirable but not essential.
• Ability to combine commercial understanding with financial technical knowledge to support client requirements within financial regulations.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong experience of Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong systems knowledge – experience in PeopleSoft an advantage but not required.

Responsibilities

• Developing & coaching Client handlers in financial tools and techniques that will drive better commercial results.
• Preparing and reviewing client budgets.
• Developing costing models for New Business proposals.
• Forecasting for business and clients.
• Client profitability/client contribution ratio analysis.
• Partnering with our Client Handlers to build the link between operational KPI performance and financial account profitability.
• Supporting the Senior Management team in the drafting, development, implementation and monitoring of a multi year growth strategy.
• Leading on new business financials.
• Revenue recognition – month end function.
• Ad hoc variance analysis.
• Other aspects of the role.
• Financial planning for the business including variance analysis and commentary.
• Monthly Management accounts preparation.
• Audit liaison for annual statutory audit and internal

Skills

Digital mindset

Communication

Analytical skills

Initiative

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Job description

Responsibilities

• Developing & coaching Client handlers in financial tools and techniques that will drive better commercial results.
• Preparing and reviewing client budgets
• Developing costing models for New Business proposals
• Forecasting for business and clients
• Client profitability/client contribution ratio analysis
• Partnering with our Client Handlers to build the link between operational KPI performance and financial account profitability
• Supporting the Senior Management team in the drafting, development, implementation and monitoring of a multi year growth strategy
• Leading on new business financials
• Revenue recognition – month end function
• Ad hoc variance analysis
• Other aspects of the role
• Financial planning for the business including variance analysis and commentary
• Monthly Management accounts preparation
• Audit liaison for annual statutory audit and internal

Requirements

• Fully qualified in ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum 5 years’ post qualified experience, preferably in a commercial role
• Experience in working with a shared service environment desirable but not essential
• Ability to combine commercial understanding with financial technical knowledge to support client requirements within financial regulations essential
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong experience of Microsoft Office tools
• Strong systems knowledge – experience in PeopleSoft an advantage but not required

Person Specifications

Essential

• A digital mindset (A person with a digital mindset applies technology to become more efficient and collaborative - someone who is relentlessly curious, questions the status quo and doesn’t limit themselves to the job scope)
• Ability to operate and excel in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills
• Initiative and ability to perform independently and without direct supervision
• Analytical skills - ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data
• Problem solving skills
• Strong relationship skills
• Active Listening
• Attention to detail
• Effective time management and organisation skills
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and project success

Desirable

• Insights, data and excel analysis
• Forward thinking and trend setter
• Sales skills relevant to the marketing industry
• Retail execution knowledge and Field Marketing execution strategy experience

Hard Skills

• financial planning
• variance analysis
• budget preparation
• costing models
• revenue recognition
• client profitability analysis
• KPI performance analysis
• ad hoc analysis
• monthly management accounts preparation
• audit liaison

Soft Skills

• strong communication skills
• analytical skills
• problem solving skills
• initiative
• attention to detail
• effective time management
• organizational skills
• relationship skills
• active listening
• ability to work independently

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACA
• ACCA
• CIMA