Job Title: Finance Business Partner Location: Kildare Employment Type: Permanent Salary:€60-70K Job Description: Our client, a leading organisation in the professional services sector, is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team. The role supports senior leadership across multiple locations by providing financial insights, analysis, and guidance to aid in effective decision-making. Job Responsibilities: Partner with senior management to drive performance and support data-driven decision-making. Deliver strategic financial advice that influences business direction and performance. Identify and implement opportunities for cost optimisation and efficiency gains. Provide detailed financial analysis, planning, and forecasting to ensure robust financial management. Lead monthly reporting, including KPI tracking, profit and loss analysis, and executive summaries. Oversee the annual budget process and deliver relevant materials for leadership review. Coordinate capital expenditure proposals and grant application support. Manage balance sheet reconciliations and statutory audit preparation. Act as key contact for external audit, tax requirements, and governance compliance. Contribute to continuous process improvements, system enhancements, and financial operations optimisation. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across various business units. Experience Required: Minimum 35 years post-qualified experience in a finance role. Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA). Proven background in financial planning, reporting, and business partnering. Strong financial modelling and numerical analysis skills. Effective communicator with the ability to simplify financial information for non-finance stakeholders. Experience managing complex budgets and forecasts within a multi-site environment. Desirable Skills: Familiarity with finance systems such as SUN or equivalent. Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting skills. Experience in capital projects and audit preparation is a plus. Interest or exposure to events, leisure, or venue-based industries is advantageous but not essential. Educational Requirements: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA) is essential. Working Hours & Benefits: Monday to Friday, standard office hours with hybrid working (2 days on-site). Competitive salary with pension contributions and bonus scheme. Career development opportunities and a collaborative team culture. How to Apply: To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV. If your skills and experience match job requirements, you will be contacted to discuss your application in detail. Similar Roles Open: As a specialised recruitment agency, we also have several other permanent and contract finance roles available. Visit our website for more information or explore additional opportunities. Skills: Financial Analysis Stakeholder Management Commercial Acumen Financial Modelling Cost Control Audit Compliance Process Improvement