Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Albany Beck; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Beck is seeking an FP&A Manager to lead the delivery of high‑quality management reporting, financial planning, forecasting and executive support for a capital markets client. You will ensure timely, accurate and insightful financial information for senior management to support strategic decisions.

You will combine strong analytical ability with excellent stakeholder management, driving reporting excellence and enabling key business initiatives across finance, governance and operations.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant FP&A or finance business partnering experience.
• Proven ability in management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to present complex data clearly to executives.
• Experience with financial governance and strong data-driven decision support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production and enhancement of management reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Deliver quarterly results packs, dashboards, KPI reporting and executive updates.
• Prepare variance analysis, trend reporting and performance commentary.
• Ensure outputs are accurate, timely and aligned with business needs.
• Partner with senior Finance leaders and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Management reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

Executive communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting systems

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for a FP&A Manager that will lead the delivery of high-quality management reporting, financial planning, forecasting and executive support activities for a capital markets client. The role is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate and insightful financial information is provided to senior management, supporting strategic decision-making, financial governance and execution of business objectives.

The successful candidate will combine strong analytical capability with excellent stakeholder management skills, providing forward-looking financial insight, driving reporting excellence and supporting key business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Management Reporting & Analysis

• Lead the production and continual enhancement of management reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Deliver quarterly results packs, management dashboards, KPI reporting and executive financial updates.
• Prepare comprehensive variance analysis, trend reporting and performance commentary.
• Ensure reporting outputs are accurate, timely, well-controlled and aligned with business requirements.
• Identify key financial drivers and provide meaningful insights to support decision-making.

Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual planning process and periodic forecasting cycles.
• Coordinate inputs across Finance, business management and functional teams.
• Ensure submissions are consistent, robust, well-governed and aligned to strategic objectives.
• Monitor performance against budget and forecast, highlighting emerging risks and opportunities.

Financial Insight & Business Partnering

• Analyse revenue, expenses, headcount, allocations and operational run-rate trends.
• Provide clear recommendations and management actions to support delivery against business plans.
• Partner closely with senior Finance leaders, Business Management, COO, HR and other key functional teams.
• Support strategic initiatives through detailed financial analysis and performance evaluation.

Executive Support

• Create high-quality executive presentations, briefing packs, decision papers and financial narratives.
• Translate complex financial information into concise, actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Support leadership meetings by providing relevant analysis and strategic recommendations.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and support ad hoc executive requests, strategic projects and special initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities, resolving issues and ensuring delivery against deadlines.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process simplification, automation and reporting enhancements.
• Improve data quality, reporting consistency and operational efficiency across FP&A processes.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach and develop direct reports to build a high-performing team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Promote an inclusive and supportive working environment.
• Provide guidance, feedback and development opportunities to team members.
• Maintain strong financial controls, governance standards and documentation.
• Ensure reporting and planning processes comply with organisational policies and procedures.
• Understand and apply the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture when making decisions and undertaking day-to-day activities.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant FP&A, financial management or finance business partnering experience.
• Strong experience in management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Ability to present complex financial information clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience producing executive-level presentations and board materials.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting system experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within Financial Services or Banking.
• Knowledge of regulatory and governance environments.
• Experience driving process automation and reporting transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to large, complex and matrix-managed organisations.