FP&A and Business Partnering Analyst

Datalex; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Datalex is seeking an ambitious FP&A and business partnering analyst to join our FP&A team in Dublin. You will work with cross-functional teams and report to the head of FP&A, gaining direct exposure to senior management and C-Suite.

This role focuses on financial planning, data analysis, and delivering key messages to guide commercial decisions across product, delivery, and operations. You will partner with multiple departments to understand cost bases and drive profitability.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, CIMA or ACCA with 2+ years PQE.
• Ability to interpret and explain financial and operational data.
• Strong communication across finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning process with robust assumptions.
• Develop KPIs and drivers of performance.
• Enhance reporting including customer profitability and gross margin.
• Lead strategic decisions on product investment returns and margins.
• Partner with Delivery and product teams for insights.
• Act as primary finance business partner across departments.
• Work with financial reporting on cost analysis vs budget/forecast/LY.

Skills

Financial analysis

Commercial awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Deadline driven

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

ACA, CIMA, ACCA

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The Role

As Datalex continues to grow its business and disrupt the digital commerce market we are looking for an ambitious FP&A and business partnering analyst to join our FP&A and business partnering team.

We operate in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with international and cross functional teams. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to represent finance across all elements of the business operations and have direct exposure to senior management. Reporting to the head of FP&A and business partnering you will be part of a team focusing on commercial decisions, financial planning, analysing data & delivering key messages to C-Suite & Board. This role will suit a high performing and career focused finance professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the financial planning process across the company, ensuring robust plans based on well-defined assumptions.
• Work closely with the Head of FP&A and business partnering in developing the KPIs for the business and understanding the main drivers of performance
• Support the Head of FP&A and business partnering in enhancing business reporting and analysis throughout the business, including to but not limited to customer profitability, investment spend and gross margin.
• Lead strategic decisions, including product investment return, gross profit, and margin profitability
• Partner with Delivery, and product team to provide timely insights that will help drive business decisions.
• Be the primary Finance business partner and collaborate with all departments to understand & manage the full cost base within Datalex providing timely insights that will help drive business decisions.
• Work closely with financial reporting to produce monthly cost analysis versus budget, forecast and prior year.

Skills & Experience:

• Qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA with 2+ years of PQE

• Ability to interpret and explain financial and operational data for all levels of management

• Ability to exercise commercial assessment

• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines

• Proficient in working with people at all organisational levels, highlighting strong teamwork skills

• Ability to communicate efficiently at all levels and across both finance and non-finance stakeholders

• Self-motivated, looking to help build and grow the business

• Experience of software development or e-commerce sectors, in practice or industry is an advantage

• Previous experience with MS office tools, including word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Fluency in English

About Datalex

Datalex is a market leader in airline e-commerce solutions. Datalex's Stellex product suite, launched in 2024, gives airlines the tools they need to drive revenue and profit as digital retailers. Datalex has a strong track record working with some of the most innovative airline brands worldwide, such as Air China, Air Macau, Air Transat, Aer Lingus, easyJet, and Edelweiss. The Group is headquartered inDublin, Ireland, and maintains offices acrossEurope, theAmericas, andAsia. Learn more at www.datalex.com

Datalex is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.