Public Infrastructure Finance & Guidelines Specialist

Forvis Mazars Ireland Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in Ireland is seeking an Infrastructure Guidelines Specialist to lead and support financial evaluation of major public infrastructure projects. The role focuses on applying the Infrastructure Guidelines, developing demand and financial models, and ensuring alignment with national priorities.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in CBA/CEA, advanced Excel skills, and a track record in preparing robust business cases for public sector programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance/Economics/Engineering/Public Policy or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA) required.
• Experience with Infrastructure Guidelines or international equivalents is essential.
• Proven ability in financial modelling for CBA/CEA and infrastructure business cases.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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 and financial models to support CBA/CEA.

Skills

Financial modelling

CBA/CEA analysis

Infra Guidelines

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

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

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

Tools

Excel

Bespoke software

Job description

Forvis Mazars in Ireland is seeking an Infrastructure Guidelines Specialist to lead and support financial evaluation of major public infrastructure projects. The role focuses on applying the Infrastructure Guidelines, developing demand and financial models, and ensuring alignment with national priorities.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in CBA/CEA, advanced Excel skills, and a track record in preparing robust business cases for public sector programmes.