Job Title: FP&A Manager
Our client is seeking a skilled FP&A Manager to join their team. This role will work closely with the Head of Finance, responsible for shaping and delivering management information, producing management accounts, internal reporting requirements, and cost management/tracking.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparation and submission of month-end results detailing expected performance for both the Bank and local ExCo teams
* Delivery of monthly reporting packs, outlining key financial performance metrics to Irish ExCo
* Business partner with senior stakeholders to create cost budgets, monitor actual spend, and identify cost-saving opportunities, efficiencies, and potential risks
* Provide timely commentary and variance analysis to support understanding of financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior year
* Draft investor reports relating to the entities securitisation programme
* Production of annual budget and periodic forecasts
* Partner with operations/support functions, helping them to understand and control key cost drivers
* Support the Motor and Retail Operations Business Partner with cost reporting to enable them to assess the performance of the division
* Delivery of management accounts, outlining key financial performance metrics to the board members
* Work with key stakeholders and project managers to create business cases for proposed project/investment expenditure and subsequently track actual spend and benefit realisation
Requirements:
* Excellent attention to detail
* Proficient in technical aspects of accounting
* Advanced Excel skills
* Confident in working with senior stakeholders
* Engaging communication style and the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-finance colleagues
* Highly motivated with a pro-active attitude towards work
* Professional communication skills, both oral and written
* Demonstrated analytical skills
* Good time management skills and ability to work under pressure
* Track record of building good working relationships
* Excel modelling experience
* Experience in the Financial Services or Automotive sectors
Education & Qualifications:
* Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA)