What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Planning Analyst position at Accountancy Solutions?
Financial Planning Analyst
Our client a leader in their field with manufacturing operations throughout Europe are currently looking to recruit a Financial Planning Analyst to join their team.
This is a newly created role that will report & support the Financial Controller.
Responsibilities in the Role will include:
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Collaborate with department leaders to gather financial inputs and explain financial results
- Build strong cross-functional relationships and proactively equip leadership with clear, data-driven insights to support informed, timely, and effective business decisions
- Responsible for the production of the tri-annual forecasting process
- Develop financial models to analyse revenue, cost, and profitability trends
- Monitor variances between actuals and forecasts and provide explanations for deviations
- Provide scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling to support business decisions
- Provide insights to support strategic initiatives and cost optimisation efforts
Team Management
- Oversee workload prioritisation and performance management, ensuring the team delivers accurate, timely financial insights aligned with business needs
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous‑improvement culture, encouraging innovation in financial modelling, reporting, and analysis
Operational
- P&L, balance sheet and working capital management
- Participation in the month end / quarter end reporting
- Participation the year end and annual audit processes
- Responsible for Group Service reporting on the Ireland Campus and at corporate level
- Participation in the financial management of major projects
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Prepare monthly financial reports and dashboards for senior management
- Analyse key financial metrics and operational drivers to identify risks and opportunities
Data & Systems Management
- Maintain and improve financial reporting tools, models, and templates
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial systems and models
Continuous Improvement
- Recommend enhancements to financial planning processes and reporting methodologies
- Support the implementation of new tools, systems, or automation initiatives to drive efficiency
- Any other duties commensurate with your capabilities and as assigned by your line manager
Experience & Skills Required
- Qualified Accountant with at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role, supporting the business and leading a team
- Experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a similar analytical role
- Experience with financial modelling and variance analysis
- Proficient in Excel (advanced functions, modelling)
- Experience with financial systems - SAP, Salesforce
- Systems implementation experience
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing a finance or analytical team, including coaching, performance management, and guiding workload prioritisation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively
This is a 12 month contract Based on site.
37.5 hour working week with Flexitime offered.
If you are interested in the above or any other finance roles please contact Yvonne Rafter Ph: 01 6797990 or e-mail: contracts@accountancysolutions.ie