FP&A Analyst - FMCG

Barden | B Corp; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Barden are partnering with a leading Irish brand to recruit an FP&A Analyst to join their high-performing Commercial Finance team in Cork. Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager, you will analyse performance, deliver management information, and support budgeting and forecasting.

You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, drive initiatives, and promote income generation while developing processes and systems. Contact [e-mail] for more details.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Highly analytical with strong numerical aptitude.
• Excellent people and communication skills; able to partner with non-finance teams.
• Detail driven with an interest in systems/process improvements.
• Motivated self-starter who works well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning on short, medium and long-term objectives.
• Analyse business performance and provide insights to non-finance stakeholders.
• Prepare, review and present budgets and quarterly forecasts to senior management.
• Participate in group-wide projects.
• Liaise regularly with cross-functional departments.
• Drive initiatives to promote income generation.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

People skills

Business partner

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Education

Qualified accountant

5 years post-qualified experience

Job description

Barden are currently partnering with one of Ireland's leading brands in the search for an FP&A Analyst to join their high-performing team. Reporting to an impressive Commercial Finance Manager, the ideal candidate will be analytical, with a strong commercial acumen and a genuine interest in collaborating with business stakeholders

This person will work closely with the wider business, primarily responsible for assisting, analysing, and overseeing the achievement of the company's financial and operational objectives. This involves delivering high-quality and timely management information for informed business decision-making.

If you're seeking a role where you can immerse yourself in a business and proactively utilize your expertise to drive commercial objectives, then this opportunity may be of interest you. To learn more, please get in touch - [e-mail]

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Strategic planning on short, medium and long-term objectives
• Analysis of business performance, providing insights, commentary and recommendations to non-finance individuals
• Preparation, review and presentation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for the division to senior management
• Participate in group wide projects as required
• Liaising regularly with cross functional departments
• Drive initiatives and activities which will promote income generation

"Our company recognizes that people are our greatest asset. We are in search of individuals who can identify opportunities, take actions, and offer recommendations that will bring about a positive impact." - Head of Commercial Finance

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Qualified accountant with 5 years post qualified experience
• Highly analytical, with a natural numerical aptitude
• Excellent people skills, experienced business partner, strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail driven, focused, appetite for systems and process improvements
• Motivated self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team