Financial Analyst

Company Details Confidential; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Company Details Confidential is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and decision-making. This role focuses on analysing financial data, preparing reports, and delivering insights to drive profitability and growth.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, familiarity with ERP systems, and experience in financial modelling and reporting for retail operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and management accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, financial modelling).
• Experience with accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, or ERP systems).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for retail operations.
• Analyse sales performance, margins, pricing, and product profitability (fruits and vegetables category).
• Monitor and evaluate stock movement, wastage, and shrinkage levels.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Conduct cost analysis across procurement, logistics, and store operations.
• Support management with financial insights to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Reconcile financial and operational data to ensure accuracy of records.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly revenue, expenses, and cash flow.
• Develop and maintain financial models and dashboards using Excel or ERP systems.
• Work closely with procurement, store operations, and accounting teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and accounting standards.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication and reporting

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and decision-making within the company. The role involves analysing financial data, preparing reports, and providing insights to support business performance and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities:Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for retail operationsAnalyse sales performance, margins, pricing, and product profitability (fruits and vegetables category)Monitor and evaluate stock movement, wastage, and shrinkage levelsAssist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial plansConduct cost analysis across procurement, logistics, and store operationsSupport management with financial insights to improve profitability and efficiencyReconcile financial and operational data to ensure accuracy of recordsMonitor daily, weekly, and monthly revenue, expenses, and cash flowDevelop and maintain financial models and dashboards using Excel or ERP systemsWork closely with procurement, store operations, and accounting teamsEnsure compliance with internal financial policies and accounting standards

Key Requirements:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fieldStrong understanding of financial reporting and management accounting principlesAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, financial modelling)Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, or ERP systems)Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent attention to detail and accuracyAbility to work independently and meet deadlinesStrong communication and reporting skills

• Sector: wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

Career Level

• Professional

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 0

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Analytical, Communications, Computer Literacy, Financial
• Competency Skills: Decision Making, Networking
• Languages: Hindi B1-Intermediate, Malayalam C2-Master (Fluent)