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Finance Analyst / Manager

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Location
Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Location type
At the office
Employment type
Full time
Job type
Permanent
Salary
€55,000 - 75,000
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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: david.smyth@cpl.ie

📞 Mobile: 087 062 6037

All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.

Important Dates
Posted on
08 July, 2025
Reference number
JO-2507-554343

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