Job Description

Financial Planning & Analysis

Department: Consultancy

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: Dublin

Senior FP&A Analyst


Contract- 3-6 months (possibility of permanent if located in Cork)


Location: Dublin OR Cork (Hybrid/Remote) You must be in one of these locations to be considered.


We are seeking a fully qualified FP&A professional with strong commercial experienc e to partner with senior stakeholders and drive financial insight, planning, and decision-making across the business. This role plays a critical part in shaping strategy through robust forecasting, analysis, and performance reporting in an Irish commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Deliver timely and accurate management reporting, including variance analysis and KPI dashboards
• Partner with commercial and operational leaders to support:
• Pricing and margin analysis
• Cost optimisation and investment decisions
• Business cases and scenario modelling
• Analyse financial and operational performance, identifying risks and opportunities
• Support month-end close from an FP&A perspective, ensuring alignment between actuals, forecasts, and plans
• Prepare presentations and insights for senior management and board-level reporting
• Develop and continuously improve financial models, planning tools, and processes
• Ensure compliance with Irish accounting standards and group reporting requirements
• Mentor and support junior finance team members where applicable

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Key Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven FP&A or commercial finance experience within an Irish or multinational environment
• Strong understanding of:
• P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet dynamics
• Commercial drivers, pricing, and margin analysis
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and non-finance teams
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and planning tools (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, Adaptive, Power BI) is an advantage
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights