Financial Analyst

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is hiring a Finance Analyst to join the Internal Manufacturing Finance team in Dublin on a 6-month hybrid contract. The role focuses on financial analysis, reporting improvements, budgeting, forecasting and product costing across a global manufacturing network.

Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent, with experience in Finance Analysis or Management Accounting, strong data analytics, and familiarity with SAP ERP. Exposure to Power BI is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or relevant finance qualification.
• Experience as Finance Analyst or Management Accountant.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret large datasets.
• Experience using SAP ERP and data visualization tools like Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Analyse large volumes of financial and operational data from multiple systems to produce meaningful insights.
• Support month-end and year-end financial reporting and accounting activities.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Develop reporting and analysis to support manufacturing finance and operational decision-making.
• Contribute to product costing activities across the manufacturing network.
• Support finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance and operational stakeholders across multiple sites.
• Ensure financial controls, reconciliations and compliance activities are completed accurately.
• Produce clear reporting and communicate findings to finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Independent work

Strong communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

Power BI

Job description

6 month contract | Hybrid, based in Dublin

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their Internal Manufacturing Finance team based in Dublin. Supporting a large and complex global manufacturing network of over 75 manufacturing sites, you'll play a key role in delivering financial analysis, improving reporting processes and supporting business-critical finance activities.

Working within a collaborative finance team of analysts, senior managers and associate directors, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with large datasets, identifying efficiencies and partnering with stakeholders across the business.

The team is currently supporting a number of finance transformation and process redesign initiatives, making this an ideal role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys improving the way finance operates.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse large volumes of financial and operational data from multiple systems to produce meaningful business insights.
• Support month-end and year-end financial reporting and accounting activities.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Develop reporting and analysis to support manufacturing finance and operational decision-making.
• Contribute to product costing activities across the manufacturing network.
• Support process improvement and finance transformation initiatives, helping redesign existing finance processes.
• Work closely with finance and operational stakeholders across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Ensure financial controls, reconciliations and compliance activities are completed accurately.
• Produce clear reporting and communicate findings to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

About You

We're looking for someone who is naturally analytical, enjoys solving problems and can work independently with minimal supervision.

You will ideally have:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or relevant finance qualification.
• Previous experience in a Finance Analyst or Management Accounting role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manipulate large datasets.
• Experience using SAP ERP.
• Exposure to Power BI or other reporting and visualisation tools would be highly advantageous.
• Manufacturing or product costing experience is highly desirable, although candidates from other industries will also be considered.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting or financial reporting activities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What We're Looking For

• A self-starter who can take ownership of work with minimal direction.
• Strong digital capability with the ability to streamline data from multiple sources.
• Someone who is adaptable and comfortable working in a changing environment.
• A proactive mindset with an interest in process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across finance and operational teams.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work within a globally recognised organisation.
• Exposure to a large-scale international manufacturing network.
• Involvement in finance transformation and process improvement projects.
• Immediate start with a streamlined interview process.
• Strong potential for contract extension based on performance.