Planning & Performance Specialist
We are seeking a Planning & Performance Specialist to join our dynamic team at a leading automotive financial services provider. This role is pivotal in managing and developing the commercial relationship between the company and its brand partners in Ireland.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide weekly, monthly, and ad hoc sales reporting and analysis across business streams, products, and brands.
* Deliver performance reporting and market analysis to identify trends, insights, and commercial opportunities.
* Measure, monitor, and evaluate sales performance against targets.
* Support commercial sales steering by gathering and analyzing market intelligence, identifying trends, and providing insights to support decision-making.
* Prepare commercial planning requirements, including monthly sales forecasts and long-term planning projections.
Requirements:
* Degree in Business, Strategy, Economics, Statistics, or a related discipline.
* 4+ years of experience in financial services or a similar industry.
* Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to present data in a clear, actionable manner.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex analysis into key business insights for senior stakeholders.
* Proficiency in MS Office, particularly advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
* Fluent English (written and spoken).
Ideal Candidate:
* Strong numerical competence with the ability to interpret sales trends.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-performing team.
* Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
* Well-organized with structured thought processes.