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Financial Planning & Analysis

Cork, Ireland (Hybrid) You must be available to work in the office 3 days per week.Posted 1 months ago
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Job Description

Financial Planning & Analysis

Application Deadline: 4 June 2026

Department: Accountancy

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: Cork

Description


Senior FP&A Analyst

Contract- 3-6 months 

Location:    Cork, Ireland (Hybrid) You must be available to work in the office 3 days per week. 


Role Overview:
We are seeking a fully qualified FP&A professional with strong commercial experience to partner with senior stakeholders and drive financial insight, planning, and decision-making across the business. This role plays a critical part in shaping strategy through robust forecasting, analysis, and performance reporting in an Irish commercial environment.



Key Responsibilities


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
  • Deliver timely and accurate management reporting, including variance analysis and KPI dashboards
  • Partner with commercial and operational leaders to support:
  • Pricing and margin analysis
  • Cost optimisation and investment decisions
  • Business cases and scenario modelling
  • Analyse financial and operational performance, identifying risks and opportunities
  • Support month-end close from an FP&A perspective, ensuring alignment between actuals, forecasts, and plans
  • Prepare presentations and insights for senior management and board-level reporting
  • Develop and continuously improve financial models, planning tools, and processes
  • Ensure compliance with Irish accounting standards and group reporting requirements
  • Mentor and support junior finance team members where applicable


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise


Key Requirements:

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
  • Proven FP&A or commercial finance experience within an Irish or multinational environment
  • Strong understanding of:
  • P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet dynamics
  • Commercial drivers, pricing, and margin analysis
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders and non-finance teams
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and planning tools (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, Adaptive, Power BI) is an advantage
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
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