Our client is a leading retail bank with head office in Dublin City Centre. They are seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Lead Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis. The FP&A Lead Analyst will play a pivotal role in delivering monthly financial performance reports to senior management, the Executive Committee (ExCo), and the Board, as well as preparing the Bank's multi-year financial plan.
Main Responsibilities:
- Analyse and review monthly performance against budget.
- Assist in creating financial presentations for senior management, ExCo, and the Board.
- Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the new Analplan budgeting and forecasting tool.
- Conduct financial analysis of proposed commercial strategies, including sensitivity analysis and strategic evaluations.
- Enhance the quality and effectiveness of financial analysis delivered to senior management.
- Build cross-functional relationships to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent information flow.
- Provide ad hoc support to senior management as required.
- Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets and multi-year financial forecasts.
Requirements:
- A relevant professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
- Prior experience in an FP&A role or a position with significant financial analysis responsibilities.
- Experience in a finance function within a financial institution is preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong commercial awareness.
- In-depth understanding of performance drivers and balance sheet management.
- Familiarity with financial valuation techniques.
For more information or to apply please contact Simon Morris in Morgan McKinley
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