FP&A Analyst - €70k plus benefits

Darwin Hawkins; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Ireland is seeking a Finance professional to join the Financial Planning & Analysis team, supporting budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis in a dynamic environment.

You will work with stakeholders across multiple business units, delivering insights, dashboards and models to drive strategic decision-making and business performance.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountants with 2+ years PQE and experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling or performance analysis.
• Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel and data analysis capability.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead elements of the budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Work closely with budget holders and business units to understand financial drivers and support decision-making.
• Deliver monthly variance analysis, insights and commentary for senior stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain models, dashboards and analytical tools to enhance visibility and forecasting accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation and reporting capability within FP&A.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements and governance standards.
• Communicate financial insights clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modelling

Communication with non-finance

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client is a large and well-regarded organisation playing a central role in Ireland's transition to a low-carbon energy future. With significant ongoing investment in infrastructure, renewable generation and system resilience, the organisation continues to expand its finance capability to support strategic decision-making across the business.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing Financial Planning & Analysis team operating at the heart of a business undergoing significant transformation. You will gain strong exposure to budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis in a complex and commercially relevant environment while partnering with stakeholders across multiple business units.

The role offers a highly collaborative culture, strong mentoring and clear long-term career progression within a values-driven organisation committed to flexibility, sustainability and employee development.

Who should apply?

This role will suit qualified accountants or finance professionals currently working in FP&A, commercial finance or financial analysis roles who are looking to further develop their career in a large organisation with meaningful strategic impact.

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with 2+ years PQE
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling or performance analysis
• Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel and data analysis capability
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise workload and deliver high-quality outputs

Role and Reporting Lines

Reporting to the FP&A Manager, you will play a key role supporting financial planning and performance management activities across the organisation:

• Lead elements of the budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes ensuring timely and accurate submissions
• Work closely with budget holders and business units to understand financial drivers and support decision-making
• Deliver monthly variance analysis, insights and commentary for senior stakeholders
• Develop and maintain models, dashboards and analytical tools to enhance visibility and forecasting accuracy
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation and reporting capability within FP&A
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements and governance standards
• Communicate financial insights clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences