Senior Financial Analyst

Morgan McKinley; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Cork to support the finance function in a fast-paced multinational environment. You will contribute to month-end close, prepare financial statements, and partner with treasury, tax, legal, and other teams to drive standardisation and process improvements.

The role requires a professionally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent) with strong Excel skills and experience in financial reporting within a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• Experience in financial reporting or accounting within a multinational company or professional services environment.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Experience identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting, or introduce automation.
• Knowledge of IFRS or other international accounting standards.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong interest in financial systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the month-end close process, including review activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analysis to support accurate reporting.
• Partner with a variety of internal stakeholders across finance and other departments such as treasury, tax, legal, and communications.
• Work with international accounting teams to support consistent processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and standardisation.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards.
• Prepare and review statutory trial balances, including adjustments required under local GAAP.
• Support the external audit process and assist with audit queries and documentation.
• Assess accounting treatment for complex transactions and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across different regions while managing responsibilities independently and proactively.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst

A global organisation is currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its finance function. This position offers excellent exposure to international operations and the opportunity to work closely with a wide range of internal teams while contributing to financial reporting, analysis, and process improvement initiatives within a fast-paced multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the month-end close process, including review activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analysis to support accurate reporting
• Partner with a variety of internal stakeholders across finance and other departments such as treasury, tax, legal, and communications
• Work with international accounting teams to support consistent processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and standardisation
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards
• Prepare and review statutory trial balances, including adjustments required under local GAAP
• Support the external audit process and assist with audit queries and documentation
• Assess accounting treatment for complex transactions and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across different regions while managing responsibilities independently and proactively

Requirements

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
• Experience in financial reporting or accounting within a multinational company or professional services environment

Desirable Experience

• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders
• Experience identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting, or introduce automation
• Knowledge of IFRS or other international accounting standards
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Advanced Excel skills and strong interest in financial systems and technology

This role provides an opportunity to work in a collaborative international environment with strong exposure to global finance operations and ongoing opportunities for professional development.