Business Planning Analyst

Here at Three, we’ve done things differently since day one.
We’re a big-hearted energetic bunch, striving for a better-connected life. The energy of our people, the pace at which we operate, and the thrill of making bold moves is exhilarating and addictive. Magic happens when we power the connections that millions value, and you can feel it. When these things combine, phenomenal things happen. We encourage our employees to face their weaknesses, to really open themselves up to new tasks and projects in a super-charged and rich learning environment. We want you to become the best version of yourself.

Join us as a Business Planning Analyst

This role involves assisting the Planning Manager in the completion and submission of the 3 Ireland annual budget and forecasts and co-ordination of the company’s Investment Review Board process.
Critical to success is extensive and effective team working with many stakeholders across the business to support the efficient collation and analysis of information for reporting to senior management. There will be significant exposure to both our Leadership Team and parent company HWL. The Analyst will work to establish good working relationships across the business and at group level to encourage this flow of information, support knowledge sharing and build influence.

What else it involves:

• Responsible for collating budget and reforecast submissions from across the business for onward reporting under tight deadlines. Taking ownership in challenging/questioning submissions by business owners
• Assist the FP&A Manager with building, maintaining and improving financial models to monitor financial performance versus Budget, Forecast and 5 Year Plan.
• Supporting the FP&A Manager in building presentations for the Leadership Team.
• Management of budget and reforecast KBI reporting through Hyperion.
• Responsible for the preparation of key budget submissions forms required by our parent company (HWL).
• Partnering closely with the FP&A Manager to deliver information and analysis to senior management.
• Support in the communication of forecast targets to various departments.
• Respsonsible for the monthly upload of base customer number reports.
• Delivering monthly product profitability analysis to business owners.
• Building complex financial scenario models to inform decision makers on the impact of different strategies.
• Monitor/review/report business performance verses comparatives, identify trends variances and concerns and report to FP&A manager.
• Supporting ad-hoc requests for stakeholders including the senior management team.
  Involvement in Projects as required.
• Co-ordination of the Investment Review Board process.

The Skills we are looking for:
Must Have:

• Qualified/Part-Qualified Accountant.
• Strong Excel/Financial Modelling skills.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• Self-starter with a proven ability to drive tasks forward.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong presentation and communication skills and comfortable in delivering key business messages at all levels.
• Proven ability to improve processes.
• Desirable:
• Previous Budget experience.
• Experience with Hyperion or similar planning/reporting tools.
• Experience with writing/understanding macro’s/visual basic/SQL.
• Ability to implement system process improvements.

Benefits of Working at Three

• Flexible working with our new Hybrid model, our employees will enjoy more flexibility working from home and our office locations (2/3 days per week office based). Please see job description for the office location of this role
•  Competitive salary, annual performance bonus & pension contribution
•  25 days holidays plus 2.5 company days
•  Annual Leave buy or sell (buy or sell up to 5 days AL each year)
•  Healthcare Insurance through our flexible benefits programme
•  Life assurance, phone & laptop, subsidized canteen
•  Access to learning & development tools such as LinkedIn Learning
•  Free on-site parking

You may think you know us, but we’re full of surprises. Intrigued? Join us and Be Phenomenal. Apply now at: https://www.three.ie/careers

Three Ireland is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you do not ‘tick every box’ in the job description above, there are likely other valuable attributes and skills you have that would make you a great fit for the team. If you feel this role is for you, then please apply! We are committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce.

 We embrace those of any race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, family status, civil status or membership of the traveler community, and we want our teams to reflect this!

 If you require reasonable adjustments at interview, please let us know when scheduling your interview, or alternatively please email recruitment.support@three.ie