Finance Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A & Team Lead) Role Overview We are seeking a commercially minded Senior Financial Analyst to take full ownership of the financial planning, analysis, and month-end performance for our Irish branch. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will serve as a key business partner, translating complex financial data into clear strategic narratives for senior leadership and guiding a small transactional billing team. Key Responsibilities Month-End & Reporting: Own the regional month-end close, manage core balance sheet accounts (accruals, prepayments), and deliver accurate sales flash reporting to Group. Budgeting & Forecasting: Partner with commercial teams to build monthly P&L forecasts, manage the annual budgeting lifecycle, and present financial models to executive stakeholders. Business Partnering: Monitor overhead spending against budgets, identify commercial risks and opportunities, and provide financial guidance to department heads. People Management: Direct, coach, and mentor two team members within the invoicing/billing function to ensure robust transactional controls. Process & Compliance: Drive continuous process improvements, verify accurate financial compliance treatments, and support annual audit preparations. Requirements Essential: Fully qualified accountant status (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent). Advanced Microsoft Excel data-modeling skills and high proficiency in PowerPoint. Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to present financial data to senior executives. Desirable: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a dedicated corporate FP&A or financial analysis role. Hands-on experience navigating integrated SAP modules. Prior formal or informal experience supervising or managing a small finance unit