Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Maxi Zoo Ireland Ltd; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid office arrangements

Employee Discount – up to 40% staff

Career development

Pension

Paid parental leave

Annual leave & sick leave

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Maxi Zoo Ireland Ltd is seeking an experienced FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for our Ireland retail operations. The role is hybrid, based at the Ballincollig Head Office, Cork, with no full remote option.

You will partner with store and department leaders, build financial insights, and develop dashboards using Excel/Power BI, SAP, and other tools to support decision‑making and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent professional qualification.
• 2+ years’ FP&A, commercial finance or similar in retail/FMCG environment preferred.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Prepare financial models for revenue, costs and cash flow projections.
• Create monthly management reports and dashboards for senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent working

Education

ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualification

Tools

Power BI

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

About The Role

Maxi Zoo Ireland are seeking an experienced and commercially minded FP&A Analyst to support our Retail Support Office and partner with leadership teams across our Ireland retail operations.

The FP&A Analyst is responsible for supporting the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis processes across the business. This role plays a key part in providing financial insights, driving decision‑making, and supporting strategic initiatives.

This role is a full time hybrid position and based at our Head Office located in Ballincollig, Co. Cork. Fully remote work is not available.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Prepare financial models to project revenue, costs, and cash flow.
• Work with business units to gather inputs and assumptions.
• Entry of finalized forecasting data into SAP/BPC Controlling tool for local & group level consolidation purposes.

Reporting

• Support month-end close processes in collaboration with the finance team.
• Align FP&A outputs with statutory reporting and financial accounts.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly management reports and presentations.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to senior leadership.

Performance Analysis

• Analyse monthly financial results vs. budget and prior year.
• Identify key variances and provide clear commentary.
• Track KPIs and operational performance metrics.
• Develop dashboards and reports (Excel, Power BI, or similar)

Business Partnering

• Partner with department heads and store/operational managers.
• Provide financial insight to support decision‑making.
• Support investment appraisals and businesscases along with conducting sensitivity analysis.
• Challenge assumptions and identify opportunities for improvement.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Support implementation of finance systems and tools.
• Enhance data quality and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

Key Skills & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

Experience

• 2+ years’ experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or similar role.
• Experience in retail, FMCG, or multi‑site environment (preferable).
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.

Technical Skills

• Strong Excel skills (advanced formulas, pivot tables, modelling).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP preferable).
• Experience with reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) advantageous.

Core Competencies

• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A scaling mindset, with a drive to help build a stronger organisation together.
• Commercial awareness and problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to build strong relationships across both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to grow with Europe’s biggest pet retailer.
• Competitive salary/pension.
• Hybrid office arrangements.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Discount – up to 40% staff discount and 20% off in our salons.
• Career development.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, annual leave & sick leave.
• Free onsite parking.