Infrastructure Guidelines Specialist

Forvis Mazars In Ireland; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in Ireland is seeking an Infrastructure Guidelines Specialist to lead financial evaluation of public infrastructure projects in Ireland. The role focuses on applying Infrastructure Guidelines, building robust financial models, and aligning projects with national investment priorities.

Ideal candidates will have strong experience with CBA/CEA, multi-criteria analysis, and collaboration with government departments and funding bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field and professional accountancy qualification.
• Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure Guidelines or international equivalents.
• Proven track record in financial modelling for CBA/CEA and business case development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects comply with the latest Infrastructure Guidelines in Ireland across appraisal and investment planning.
• Develop and maintain financial and demand analysis models to support CBA/CEA.
• Prepare and present robust business cases and reports for stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and public sector partners to align with policy objectives.

Skills

Financial modelling

Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance/Economics/Engineering/Public Policy

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA) or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Bespoke financial modelling software

Job description

Forvis Mazars in Ireland is a leading professional services firm with ambitious growth plans and over 1000 staff based in Cork, Dublin, Galway and Limerick. We are an integral part of Forvis Mazars Group, an internationally integrated partnership with over 40,000 professionals operating in over 100 countries and territories around the world. Our strategic framework drives positive and meaningful impact for our people, the environment and local communities while delivering unmatched client experience to our clients.

Our people are ambassadors and leaders and have a bold entrepreneurial spirit to shape the future of our industry and the communities within which we serve. We empower and develop our teams to become professionals of the highest calibre in technical and client excellence. Our people first approach offers our teams a caring work environment which promotes belonging and inclusivity of all cultures and perspectives.

The Position

We are seeking a skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an Infrastructure Guidelines Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in applying the Infrastructure Guidelines or equivalent internationally, combined with expertise in demand analysis, financial modelling for Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA), Multi Criteria Analysis etc. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to transformative infrastructure projects and ensure robust financial evaluation aligned with national investment priorities.

Infrastructure Guidelines & Financial Modelling plays a key role in the appraisal and evaluation of public sector infrastructure investments in Ireland. The role leads or supports the preparation of compliant business cases and financial models, ensuring alignment with the Infrastructure Guidelines (formerly the Public Spending Code) and supporting evidence based investment decisions across major capital programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all projects adhere to the latest Infrastructure Guidelines in Ireland, including evaluation, planning, and management of public investment projects
• Apply Infrastructure Guidelines in project appraisal and development processes.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on compliance with national frameworks and ensure strategic alignment of capital projects with government priorities.
• Oversee projects from the strategic assessment and preliminary business case through to the final business case and post-completion review
• Develop comprehensive demand analysis models, financial models to support Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) or Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA).
• Analyse project costs, benefits, and risks to provide insights and recommendations.
• Ensure accuracy, transparency, and adherence to best practices in financial modelling.

Strategic Analysis and Reporting

• Develop comprehensive Multi-Criteria Analysis to evaluate options.
• Assess the economic and financial viability of infrastructure projects.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders, summarising findings and recommendations.
• Contribute to decision-making by providing actionable insights from modelling outputs and appraisal processes.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, economists, engineers, and public sector representatives.
• Engage with government departments, funding agencies, and other stakeholders to communicate analyses and ensure alignment with policy objectives.

Ideal Candidate

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
• Professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or equivalent qualification is required.

Professional Experience:

• Demonstrated experience with the Infrastructure Guidelines or international equivalent.
• Proven track record in financial modelling for Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) and/or Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA).
• Experience preparing business cases for infrastructure or public sector projects.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling tools (e.g. Excel, bespoke software).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with appraisal methodologies under the Infrastructure Guidelines.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present complex analyses to non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration abilities.
• Experience working in offshore or shared service delivery models
• Certification or advanced training in financial modelling or project appraisal.
• Experience in public sector infrastructure projects or consulting.
• Knowledge of sustainability metrics in infrastructure development.
• Provide training or workshops to public sector teams on financial analysis and reporting best practices.

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