Strategic Finance Partner - Energy Sector

Jones Oil (Certa Ireland); Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Certa Ireland is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our finance team, reporting to the Head of Finance, Control & Reporting. This role offers a unique opportunity to broaden scope by contributing to our finance initiatives and partnering with department heads to drive performance.

You'll translate financial data into recommendations, support key controls, and deliver timely reporting for group submissions.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, finance or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience in a financial or partnering role.
• Experience in large shared services environments desired.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships and up-skill non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience impacting finance function quality and success.

Responsibilities

• Strategic financial support.
• Collaborating with department heads and operational teams to provide clear financial insights.
• Translating financial data into actionable recommendations.
• Supporting core financial processes and ensuring alignment with controls.
• Providing guidance on financial controls and regulatory compliance.
• Highlighting control gaps and strengthening governance.
• Delivering accurate, timely financial reporting for group submissions.
• Contributing to month-end and year-end close.
• Stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Training non-financial stakeholders on controls and reporting responsibilities.
• Maintaining a robust financial control environment and process improvements.
• Assisting with audit readiness.

Skills

Financial acumen

Commercial focus

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Stakeholder training

Relationship building

Stakeholder coaching

Education

Degree in business, finance or equivalent

Job description

Certa Ireland is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our finance team, reporting to the Head of Finance, Control & Reporting. This role offers a unique opportunity to broaden scope by contributing to our finance initiatives and partnering with department heads to drive performance.

You'll translate financial data into recommendations, support key controls, and deliver timely reporting for group submissions.