Principal Financial Analyst

Principal Financial Analyst Contract - Galway Responsibilities : Develop detailed financial forecasts incorporating historic, trended and current business information.

Monitor functional and departmental spending versus budget by highlighting material variances using system generated detail and trend reports.

Prepare journal entries and assist in month end closeas needed to ensure proper accounting at the functional and departmental level.

Prepare and distribute financial reports and packages by gathering and analyzing information related to current performance.

Perform financial analysis, as directed by management, and recommend alternatives courses of action byutilizing appropriate financial tools .

e.g.

EVA, NPV analysis).

Evaluate new business opportunities, potential acquisitions, new products, tax planning and spending initiatives by modeling alternative financial scenarios (e.g.

revenues, profitability etc).

Prepare sensitivity analysis impact on revenue, expenses and profitability by modeling changes in key variables (recommending appropriate course of action).

Develop and utilize sound financial processes.

Requirements : Level 8 qualification in relevant discipline required.

Candidates must hold a full professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent).

Financial systems planning and forecasting.

Extensive knowledge and application of Lean tools and methods.

People management experience.

Experience of operating as a Strategic Finance business partner.

Leadership and Influencing skills.

Problem solving and decision making skills.

Project Management skills are advantageous.

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contactNoeleen Stewart.

Skills : ACCA / ACA / CIMA FP&A Financial Analyst Accountant