Finance Analyst

TN Ireland; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization in Cork is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their Finance Operations team. This role is pivotal for ensuring accurate financial management and compliance while driving improvements in financial processes. The organization offers substantial career development opportunities and a stable work environment, bolstered by significant capital investment. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and a commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Hybrid Working

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with practice or industry experience required.
• Strong Excel skills and analytical abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close activities and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with business units for financial accuracy.
• Lead initiatives to improve financial processes.

Skills

Excel

Analytical

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Relationship Building

Education

Chartered Accountant

ACA

ACCA

CPA

CIMA

Job description

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About the Organisation

Our client is the country's fastest-growing public sector function, with a strong presence in Cork. It is currently undergoing significant change and expansion, with over 1.3 billion in capital expenditure planned for this year. The organisation offers numerous opportunities for development and career growth, and the stability of long-term employment is notable, as evidenced by the retention of placed accountants.

Role Overview

As a Finance Analyst, you will join the Finance Operations team. Your role will be crucial in ensuring accurate financial management, reporting, and compliance, while also driving continuous improvement and strategic collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee month-end close activities, reconciliations, and control processes.
2. Manage project accounting and fixed asset activities.
3. Collaborate with business units to monitor and validate cost allocations for financial accuracy.
4. Coordinate with IT to resolve project accounting system issues and improve processes.
5. Assist in preparing financial reports for grants, contracts, and capital benchmarking.
6. Provide financial information to external auditors and stakeholders, ensuring transparency.
7. Develop reporting frameworks with leadership to support decision-making.
8. Monitor and ensure compliance of system controls related to budgeting.
9. Enhance reporting efficiency through best practices and automation.
10. Lead initiatives to improve financial processes, reporting standards, and data accuracy.

Candidate Requirements

You must be a qualified accountant (Chartered, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA), with practice or industry experience. Strong Excel skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and stakeholder relationship-building skills are essential.

Benefits

Salary ranges from €50,000 to €58,000, with an expected figure around €55,000, depending on experience. Benefits include bonus, pension, hybrid working, and more. Flexible working options are available. This role offers a significant opportunity for career development within a large and expanding organisation.