Finance Business Partner

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Finance Business Partner / Cost Accountant for a newly established position. This role involves a hybrid working pattern, requiring presence in the office three days per week in Dublin.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management to deliver financial insights guiding both strategic and operational choices.
• Lead the development of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and long-range financial strategies.
• Generate routine management reports featuring clear analysis of financial outcomes, emerging trends, and business drivers.
• Track financial results versus budgets, scrutinize discrepancies, and advise on corrective measures.
• Build and maintain financial models, rolling forecasts, cash flow forecasts, and scenario planning tools to support business plans.
• Develop and upkeep financial dashboards and KPI reports facilitating informed decisions.
• Oversee control of operating costs, discover efficiency enhancements, and back projects enhancing financial results.
• Evaluate cost drivers, profit margins, and performance to pinpoint risks and prospects for enhancement.
• Offer financial analysis and business case evaluations for projects, investment decisions, and capital expenditure propositions.
• Work alongside cross-department teams evaluating commercial opportunities, pricing policies, supplier expenses, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure robust financial controls adhering to internal policies, governance, and audit standards.
• Support monthly closing procedures, financial cycle management, and continual finance process improvements.
• Champion advances in financial systems, reporting automation, and data integrity to boost insight and efficiency.
• Establish strong relationships organization-wide, translating complex financial data into actionable recommendations.
• Contribute financial and commercial insights to strategic planning and senior leadership decisions.

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant or final-stage candidate holding ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Commercial Finance, Management Accounting, Cost Control, or related finance roles.
• Demonstrated competency in preparing budgets, forecasts, management accounts, and financial reports.
• Strong commercial understanding capable of converting financial information into meaningful business insights.
• Proven experience in collaborating with senior stakeholders and influencing business decisions.
• Advanced skills in financial modelling and analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced with financial software systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational capabilities, and stakeholder engagement.
• Detail-oriented with strong ability to prioritize and meet deadlines efficiently.