Financial Analyst – Role Overview and Responsibilities
Location: Onsite, Nenagh (Monday to Friday)
Team Size: 4 | Reports To: Senior Finance Leadership
Employment Type: Full-time | Position Type: Permanent (with full handover provided)
Overview
An exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding financial services organization. This role offers broad exposure across financial operations, forecasting, acquisitions, and strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders and play a key role in supporting group-wide financial initiatives.
Core Responsibilities
Sales Support & Analysis
- Generate and distribute monthly commission statements.
- Produce KPI reports at the individual sales level.
- Verify accuracy of commission data and investigate discrepancies.
- Lead monthly commission reviews and recommend improvements.
- Address queries related to commission from the sales function.
- Analyze revenue by product and provide data-driven insights.
Month-End Reporting & Accounting
- Post journal entries and manage ongoing financial schedules.
- Review and validate payroll journal entries.
- Complete reconciliations: bank, intercompany, and balance sheets.
- Prepare month-end reports and communicate key findings to leadership.
- Check purchase entries for correct coding and classification.
Forecasting & Financial Planning
- Maintain rolling forecasts for P&L and cash flow across business entities.
- Review and authorize departmental expenditures.
- Assist with strategic planning to support overall business goals.
Board & Regulatory Reporting
- Prepare quarterly financial reports for the board.
- Collaborate with multiple departments to compile board materials.
- Support executive leadership in reviewing and finalizing board content.
Audit & Compliance
- Oversee the year-end audit process in coordination with external auditors.
- Ensure timely submission of audit requirements.
- Strengthen internal financial controls and enforce compliance with policies.
M&A and Integration Support
- Assist in financial assessments and due diligence activities.
- Contribute to the integration of acquired entities into existing operations.
- Standardize financial practices post-acquisition.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with department heads to monitor and communicate performance.
- Prepare weekly sales summaries for internal leadership discussions.
- Support non-financial teams with finance input for internal reporting.
- Serve as a point of contact for finance-related queries across departments.
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
- Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience
- Prior experience in financial services is beneficial
Technical Skills
- Proficient in accounting platforms such as Xero
- Familiar with payroll systems (e.g., BrightPay or similar)
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
- Experience with Power BI or Power Query is an asset
Attributes
- Strong analytical and commercial acumen
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently
- Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Benefits Package
- 5% Employer Pension Contribution
- Death in Service Coverage
- Client Referral Program
- Additional employee benefits available
Apply Now
If you’re interested in this opportunity or would like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Mobile: 087 062 6037
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