Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - Higher Executive Officer

Coimisiún na Meán; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

29 days annual leave

Public sector benefits

Job summary

Coimisiún na Meán in Dublin is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (individual contributor) to oversee budgeting, forecasting and levy processes within the Corporate Services Division.

You will partner with stakeholders, develop financial models, analyse monthly results and support strategic decision making while upholding governance standards and public-sector controls. The role is hybrid with 2 days in the office and a 35-hour week.

Qualifications

• Qualified or Part-qualified accountant with ≥3 years’ FP&A, management accounting or related finance experience.
• Demonstrated budgeting, forecasting, modelling, scenario planning and performance analysis.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills; able to translate data into insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; ability to present to finance and non-finance audiences.
• Experience in a regulatory or public sector environment; prior exposure to governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support planning and decision making.
• Analyse monthly results, variances and provide actionable insights.
• Prepare regular financial reports and executive summaries with variance analyses.
• Provide financial guidance to drive business performance and levy calculations.

Skills

Excel

Financial modelling

Power BI

Jet Reports

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Regulatory/public sector experience

Education

ACCA/CPA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Power BI

Jet Reports for Business Central

Job description

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - Higher Executive Officer

• Dublin, Ireland
• Full time, Permanent

Who We Are

Coimisiún na Meán is Ireland’s agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape. Our organisation was established in March 2023, further to the provisions of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022. As the independent media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán is responsible for regulating broadcasters, video‑on‑demand providers and online platforms established in Ireland. Our wide‑reaching remit also includes supporting and developing the Iris

Coimisiún na Meán is Ireland’s agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape. Our organisation was established in March 2023, further to the provisions of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022. As the independent media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán is responsible for regulating broadcasters, video‑on‑demand providers and online platforms established in Ireland. Our wide‑reaching remit also includes supporting and developing the Iris Show more

Description

About this Role

We are seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (individual contributor, no people management) to support the organisation’s planning, budgeting, forecasting and levy processes.

Role Purpose

The role will provide strategic insights and financial guidance to help drive the Commission’s financial strategy and objectives.

The role will act as a key interface with a variety of stakeholders, providing proactive updates on periodic spend and budgetary queries.

In addition, the role will support the organisation’s annual levy calculation and ongoing administration processes.

About the Team/Division

The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will report to the Deputy Director of Finance.

The Finance and Procurement team falls within Coimisiún na Meán's Corporate Services Division along with the areas of Procurement, Governance and Secretariat, People and Organisational Development, Change and Business Improvement, and International Affairs.

The mission of the Corporate Services Division is to ensure that Coimisiún na Meán is an agile, well‑run organisation, with motivated and capable staff. The division will ensure that Coimisiún na Meán operates to a high standard of corporate governance, effectively and in accordance with the Code of Practice on the Governance of State Bodies and our governing legislation.

Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting process, working closely with key stakeholders to develop detailed budgets that align with strategic objectives.
• Support the rolling forecast process to ensure accurate and timely updates based on current business conditions.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support planning and decision‑making processes.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Analyse monthly financial results, variances, and provide insights.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports, including variance analysis and executive summaries.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend actions to mitigate risks.

Strategic Business Partnering

• Work with business colleagues in preparation of business cases for key initiatives and projects.
• Provide financial guidance and recommendations to drive business performance and achieve targets.

Levy calculation and operationalisation

• Work with business colleagues in developing levy models.
• Support levy processes – levy calculation, invoice issuance, collection and reconciliation.

Process Improvement

• Continuously improve FP&A processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy and insight.
• Implement best practices in financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support business needs.
• Lead or participate in finance transformation initiatives to optimise finance operations and support growth.

The above is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to review.

Experience, Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

• Qualified or Part‑qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA) with a minimum of 3 years’ prior accounting experience involving Financial Planning & Analysis, management accounting, finance business partnering or a related finance role.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, scenario planning and performance analysis.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills, with experience using spreadsheets, financial systems and other data tools to support planning, forecasting and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and effectively to both finance and non‑finance audiences.
• High levels of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality when dealing with financial and sensitive information.
• A proactive and continuous improvement mindset, with experience identifying opportunities to enhance financial processes, reporting and decision support.
• Experience in a regulatory or public sector environment.
• Experience using Power BI or other data visualisation tools to analyse and present financial information.
• Experience using Jet Reports for Business Central.

Key Information

• This position is offered on a Permanent basis.
• Full time, 35 hours per week
• Annual Leave: 29 days per annum
• The role will be a hybrid role combining home and office working. Our current hybrid policy is 2 days in the office.
• Our office is located at One Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20.
• For a full list of benefits see our website.
• This position is graded at the Higher Executive Officer scale .
  Successful candidates will be appointed on the first point of the scale. Existing public/civil servants may be appointed higher on the scale depending on their current role and grade, and in line with the circular .

Citizenship Requirement

Eligible Candidates must be:
(a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway;or
(b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK);or
(c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons;or
(d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 permission* or stamp 5 permission; or
(e) Hold valid Temporary Protection permission granted by the Irish Government under the EU Temporary Protection Directive, entitling them to work in Ireland without an employment permit.

*Please note that a 50 TEU visa, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent

To qualify candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above at the time of application.

Privacy Notice

Coimisiún na Meán (An Coimisiún, CnaM, we, our) processes the personal data arising as a result of its recruitment campaign. The Data Controller is CnaM, and the Data Processor appointed by CnaM to conduct the recruitment process is CPL. The Data Controller’s contact details are - Data Protection Officer, Coimisiún na Meán 1 Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20, Ireland.
Email: [e-mail] Phone Number: 01 963 7755
CnaMwill process the personal data collected during the recruitment process for the purpose of the review, consideration and selection of applications and the contacting of applicants. Third party recipients may include CnaM representatives. CnaM does not transfer personal data outside of the EU or EEA.
CnaM’s legal bases for collecting and processing this data may include:
- Contract - where the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract, or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract
and/or
- Consent - where you have given explicit consent (e.g. reasonable accommodations)
The personal data processed will be stored securely. This data will be stored for a maximum of 12 months in the event of an unsuccessful application.
Applicants have the right to access their data and to rectify any inaccuracies in their data. To do this, please write to the Data Protection Officer at the address listed above. Applicants have the right, where appropriate, to the erasure of their data and/or a restriction on processing of their data. In addition, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission. Our full Data Protection Statement is available here: https://www.cnam.ie/governance/data-protection-privacy/privacy-statement/

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days