Finance Analyst Lead
We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Analyst Lead to join our client's team in Cork on a permanent, full-time basis.
Main Responsibilities:
* Lead the company's budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning efforts.
* Analyse financial results, identifying variances against budget and forecast, and offer strategic recommendations.
* Create and present comprehensive reports for senior management, detailing financial trends and projections.
* Provide detailed financial insights and performance metrics to guide leadership in decision-making.
* Manage cashflow forecasting and ensure that payments and collections align with contractual terms.
* Perform ad-hoc financial analyses as needed to support operational and strategic decisions.
* Work collaboratively with the Finance team to optimise processes and introduce best practices.
* Support tax-related matters, internal audits, and quarterly financial reporting.
Requirements:
* Fully qualified Accountant with 3+ years of industry experience.
* Experience in financial planning, analysis, or a similar role.
* Controllership experience with the ability to deliver insights that drive improved financial performance is a distinct advantage.
* Experience working within an SME organisation.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with solid commercial awareness.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
About the Role:
This position offers the opportunity to make a real impact on the company's financial success and future direction. The successful candidate will be based in Cork, working in a hybrid capacity, and will contribute to the company's financial strategy and performance analysis.
The estimated salary for this role is €65,000 - €85,000 per annum, depending on experience.