Senior Financial Analyst

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst
Contract Type: Permanent
Industry:
REF: 124115
Contact Name: Gavin Kennedy
Contact Email: gavin@rftgroup.ie
Job Published: almost 2 years ago

Job Description

Senior Financial Analyst

Due to our clients continued expansion, we are seeking applications from a suitably qualified and experienced Senior Financial Analyst (Permanent).

Role Purpose
This role provides the person the opportunity to develop their skills across a broad range from areas from finance partnering to business areas, providing support to the R&D/External funding team to providing financial support to key projects.
This role will suit an individual who is ambitious and motivated to progress to more senior roles.

Responsibilities
  • Co-ordinate and consolidation the month end results for the business area. Providing analysis of the actual spend and variances to forecast and annual operating plan
  • Working with the R&D/External funding team to support various projects in the area
  • Business Partnering – Provide financial support to the business area through comprehensive review of their financial performance, supporting forecast & budgets for their area & provide financial appraisal support on capital investments or continuous improvement projects.
  • Maintain effective control systems for areas under your responsibility ensuring full compliance with Corporate Policy, SOX & GAAP.
  • Support projects depending on Finance & Business priorities.
  • Identifying opportunities to the Management Team that help drive process improvements across both the Function and Site

Qualifications/Requirements
  • Qualified Accountant ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA with 5+ years post qualified experience.
  • Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment would be a distinct advantage.
  • SAP experience is an advantage
  • Expert level financial system & excel skills are essential.
  • Strong analytical & interpersonal skills.
  • Aptitude for identifying & implementing process improvements.