Strategic Finance Analyst – Forecasting & Insights

Leinster Appointments; Ireland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Leinster Appointments in Ireland seeks a Finance Analyst to support day-to-day commercial and operational analysis across sales, margins and profitability. You will work with senior leadership to inform strategy and drive performance.

The role includes budgeting, forecasting cycles, variance analysis, KPI reporting, and building financial models to capture trends. A strong analytical mindset and proficiency in financial modelling are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ability to build financial models and KPI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting day-to-day commercial and operational analysis (sales, margin, overheads, promotions, profitability)
• Assisting with annual budgets, forecasting cycles and long-term planning
• Preparing variance analysis and performance reporting for senior leadership
• Building and maintaining weekly and monthly KPI reporting
• Developing financial models to evaluate performance and trends
• Delivering ad-hoc financial and commercial analysis to inform strategy
• Contributing to continuous improvement across the finance function

Job description

Leinster Appointments in Ireland seeks a Finance Analyst to support day-to-day commercial and operational analysis across sales, margins and profitability. You will work with senior leadership to inform strategy and drive performance.

The role includes budgeting, forecasting cycles, variance analysis, KPI reporting, and building financial models to capture trends. A strong analytical mindset and proficiency in financial modelling are essential.