Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Semi State Group are seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join their Finance Department, hybrid working 2 days per week in the Dublin office. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you'll be instrumental in providing strategic financial insights, conducting analysis, and leading the budgeting and forecasting processes. This permanent opportunity would suit a Qualified Accountant with at least three years PQE who possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide insightful financial analysis across products and assess funding for commercial and investment decisions.
• Drive funding analysis for our channel strategy and oversee strategic opportunities.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and planning models for all products, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Present month-end performance reports with recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Assist in preparations for external and internal stakeholders.
• Manage resource funding for operational and capital expenses, reporting periodically to stakeholders.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting for support resources across all products.
• Manage the CFO Risk Register and ensure timely action on identified risks.

Deliverables:

• Assist in preparing the long-term financial business plan.
• Provide regular and ad-hoc analysis, reporting, and presentations for the Board and senior leadership.
• Review the company's financial risks and opportunities, preparing debriefs for the CFO.
• Manage the Financial Planning and Analysis function, including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Develop and implement new policies, systems, and procedures.
• Prepare board packs and commentary on performance, revenue, profits, and core KPIs.
• Utilise data analysis to identify, measure, and report performance.
• Assist in enhancing system capability for financial reporting, budgeting, and scenario modeling.

Qualifications and Key Requirements:

• Qualified accountant with at least 3 years' PQE and strong Financial Analysis and Business Partnering experience.
• Proficiency in SAP
• Previous experience setting up an FP&A framework is preferred.
• Strong FP&A and business partnering experience with a track record of influencing business decisions.
• Experience in multi-entity environments with complex revenue streams.
• Proficiency in advanced ERP systems, reporting tools, and Excel.

For more information contact Elaine Liston in Sanderson on 0863516302 or apply online for more information.