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JOB TITLE: Finance Analyst

Role Summary

   In addition to providing strong analytical and reporting skills, the successful candidate will work directly with the Finance Director and be a key member of the European finance team.

Essential Job Functions

Review accuracy of business cases submitted by initiative owners in the Wave project platform.Communicate with all initiative owners around actuals tracking (financially), and heavy assistance with KPI / Milestones tracking.Support initiative owners in forecasting, budgeting and assessing risks and recommend a plan to build gaps. Create reporting around variance analysis on a monthly or potentially weekly basis.Contribute in other financial activities such as monthly accounting close & reporting process.Support finance’s standing goal to continuously improve the quality, efficiency and value of financial information produced, via financial tools such as Wave, operational efficiencies, and automation.Support in all integration financial aspects and ad hoc activities.Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

3+ years post qualification experience working in financial analysis, accounting, or similar.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in financial analysis, accounting, management consulting or similar.

Preferred Requirements

Ability to work in the Irish/UK time zone.Business partnering experienceAdvanced excel skills

DESIRED SKILLS and CAPABILITIES

Strong business acumen and commercial awarenessStrong desire to learn and grow professionallyCommitment to quality and attention to detailProactive approach to problem solving / process improvement, and ability to execute tasks effectively and manage competing priorities.A proven track record in financial analysis and modelingAbility to identify and understand the key drivers of business performanceStrong relationship, communication and influencing skills to work effectively with leadership and cross functional teamsSelf-driven, organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; andStrong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate with team and top management is essential as well as good presentation skills.

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