Finance Business Partner - Fixed Term Contract

PwC Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Life@PwC programme

Job summary

PwC Ireland seeks a Finance Business Partner to drive financial performance across the Advisory portfolio. The role supports strategic decision-making, enhances operating efficiency, and liaises with senior stakeholders.

Ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant with 3+ PQE and strong analytical, communication, and data visualization skills, experienced in professional services. PwC offers a competitive package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with at least 3 years PQE.
• Experience in a professional services environment is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial systems and data visualisation tools.

Responsibilities

• Month-End & Revenue management including proactive issue resolution.
• Conduct margin analysis and support pricing decisions with data insights.
• Shape business through workforce planning insights and org structure analysis.
• Oversee forecasting, weekly reporting, and KPI dashboards for leadership.
• Lead working capital initiatives and advise on deal structuring to optimise cash.
• Lead or support ad hoc financial analyses for executive decision-making.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Financial systems

Data visualization

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

Power BI

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description & Summary

We are seeking a commercially astute and analytically driven Finance Business Partner to join our Irish office, supporting the Advisory business of a large global professional services firm. This role is pivotal in driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and enhancing operational efficiency across the consulting portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End & Revenue Management

• Participate in monthly revenue calls to proactively address issues.
• Investigate low recovery jobs and missed provisions.
• Review negative net billable WIP by partner and job to support balance sheet integrity.
• Analyse inter-service line revenues within the Irish practice.
• Assess resourcing mix (onshore, offshore, contractors) for cost optimisation.

Margin Analysis

• Conduct ongoing reviews of engagement margin levels.
• Evaluate portfolio profitability and recommend corrective actions.
• Support pricing decisions through detailed margin data analysis.

Shape of Business

• Analyse financial and HR data to inform hiring and promotion decisions.
• Provide insights to leadership on workforce planning and business structure.

Forecasting & Reporting

• Oversee weekly forecasting and pipeline tracking.
• Monitor job closures and week-to-week financial movements.
• Manage queries from sector and competency teams.
• Lead change management for new P&Ls.
• Supervise production of weekly dashboards and KPI analysis for the CFO.

Working Capital Management

• Identify and implement process changes to improve cash collection.
• Advise on deal structuring to enhance working capital outcomes.

Ad Hoc Financial Analysis

• Lead or support strategic ad hoc analysis to inform executive decision-making.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Experience in a professional services environment is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial systems and data visualisation tools.

Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland

We believe that challenges are better solved together! We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of amazing teams encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact. This purpose‑led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.

Enjoy PwC's perks

We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at Life@PwC. (https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html).

Being appreciated for being you

Our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge (https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/).

You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at www.pwc.ie.

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