Financial Analyst

Clubforce®; Galway; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clubforce is seeking a qualified accountant to join our Finance team in Galway. The role blends traditional accounting with data, technology and process improvement to drive financial insight and better reporting.

You will prepare monthly management accounts, analyze revenue and costs, support budgeting and cash flow, and help automate finance processes using the latest tools and AI-enabled technologies.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts and financial performance.

Skills

Financial accounting

Management accounting

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

AI/automation interest

Data flow understanding

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Financial systems

Data analytics

Process automation tools

Job description

We are seeking a technically minded Qualified Accountant to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strong financial expertise with technology, data and process improvement.

The successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, analysis and business decision-making, while also helping us improve how we use our finance systems, data, automation and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts and financial performance.
• Provide meaningful analysis of revenue, costs, margins and key business KPIs.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.
• Prepare financial information and analysis for senior management and the Board.
• Investigate financial variances and provide clear commercial insights.
• Work with large datasets and develop efficient reporting using Excel combined with other efficient analytical tools.
• Work with customer onboarding flow to ensure smooth and efficient set up to trading process of new customers.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve efficiency of repetitive finance processes and reporting and improve controls.
• Application of AI, automation and emerging technologies within the finance function.
• Assist with year-end audit, tax compliance and statutory reporting.
• Work closely with teams across the business to provide financial and commercial support.
• Participate in wider finance and business improvement projects.

This role would suit a qualified accountant who wants to develop beyond a traditional finance position.

You will have the opportunity to influence how the finance function develops, improve reporting and systems, introduce greater automation and help shape how technology and AI are used within the business.

It is an ideal role for someone who is commercially minded, curious about technology and enjoys improving how things work.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) who is comfortable working with both numbers and technology.

You will ideally have:

• Strong financial accounting and management accounting knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• A strong interest in technology, systems, automation and AI.
• An ability to understand how systems and data flow across a business.
• Strong attention to detail while also being able to see the bigger commercial picture.
• The ability to turn financial information into clear, practical insights.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to challenge existing processes and find better ways of working.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with both financial and non-financial colleagues.

Experience with Power BI, SQL, financial systems, data analytics or process automation tools would be advantageous but is not essential.

About Us

Clubforce is the market-leading solution for sports club management software in Ireland. We are now rolling out the very latest technology to clubs internationally providing tools to help reduce the workload on volunteers and maximise club revenues. Our platform is an all-in-one solution providing clubs with:

• Advanced membership registration and administration tools
• A no-code website builder
• Streamlined communications solutions including the Clubforce Connect mobile app
• Analytics and insights

Clubforce is the only provider of sports club management software in Ireland with certification to international standards for data security (ISO27001). Find out more on our website at www.clubforce.com

What we offer

For the right person, we offer a competitive package and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a market-leading sports technology company.

You can expect:

• Comprehensive onboarding and training to set you up for success
• Ongoing support from an experienced and collaborative wider team
• Company Fun Team Events

Most importantly, you’ll be joining a purpose-driven company that genuinely helps sports clubs thrive by reducing volunteer workload and increasing club revenues.