Senior FP&A Analyst
We are excited partner with a prestigious professional services firm located in the heart of Dublin city centre. This is an exceptional career opportunity, ideally suited for individuals with a background in Financial Planning and Analysis.
The position is perfect for those who are keen to expand their knowledge and skills within a dynamic and growing environment. The successful candidate will have the chance to work alongside industry leaders, gaining valuable insights and experience in a professional setting renowned for its excellence and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly management reports, offering insights, analysis, and commentary on financial performance and trends, and suggesting necessary actions.
- Develop annual and semi-annual plans and forecasts, challenging financial growth targets and testing planning assumptions from both optimistic and pessimistic perspectives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance the impact and understanding of operational reporting in relation to financial performance.
- Present relevant financial information at monthly departmental and practice group leader meetings to build understanding of the business environment and highlight key financial priorities.
- Prepare weekly operational reports (utilisation, billings, collections, WIP, AR) and highlight any required actions.
- Monitor WIP and debtor lock-up levels, working with partners to understand and address any sub-optimal performance or adverse trends.
- Introduce and enhance commercial procedures to maintain and improve financial performance.
- Build strong partnerships within the business and practice groups, providing proactive support for financial management and commercial decision-making.
- Provide periodic financial skills training to business and practice groups, emphasizing project/matter economics and financial hygiene.
- Support the month-end billing process by coaching and troubleshooting arising issues.
- Address operational issues, challenging current practices to achieve efficiencies, revenue enhancement, and cost savings.
- Prepare annual business cases for practice group promotions.
- Handle other ad-hoc activities as needed based on business requirements.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field; ACA/ACCA qualification preferred.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the finance function of a professional services firm; experience with 3E Elite and Iridium BI software solutions is advantageous.
- Excellent analytical, technical, and accounting skills.
- High level of commercial and business awareness.
- Calm and measured approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Growth mindset and adaptability.
- Client-centric with strong relationship management experience.