Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

About the Role

Maxi Zoo Ireland are seeking an experienced and commercially minded FP&A Analyst to support our Retail Support Office and partner with leadership teams across our Ireland retail operations.

The FP&A Analyst is responsible for supporting the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis processes across the business. This role plays a key part in providing financial insights, driving decision-making, and supporting strategic initiatives.

This role is a full time hybrid position and based at our Head Office located in Ballincollig, Co. Cork. Fully remote work is not available.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Prepare financial models to project revenue, costs, and cash flow.
• Work with business units to gather inputs and assumptions.
• Entry of finalized forecasting data into SAP/BPC Controlling tool for local & group level consolidation purposes.

Reporting

• Support month-end close processes in collaboration with the finance team.
• Align FP&A outputs with statutory reporting and financial accounts.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly management reports and presentations.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to senior leadership.

Performance Analysis

• Analyse monthly financial results vs. budget and prior year.
• Identify key variances and provide clear commentary.
• Track KPIs and operational performance metrics.
• Develop dashboards and reports (Excel, Power BI, or similar)

Business Partnering

• Partner with department heads and store/operational managers.
• Provide financial insight to support decision-making.
• Support investment appraisals and businesscases along with conducting sensitivity analysis.
• Challenge assumptions and identify opportunities for improvement.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Support implementation of finance systems and tools.
• Enhance data quality and reporting capabilities.

Key Skills & Experience

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

Experience

• 2+ years’ experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or similar role.
• Experience in retail, FMCG, or multi-site environment (preferable).
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.

Technical Skills

• Strong Excel skills (advanced formulas, pivot tables, modelling).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP preferable).
• Experience with reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) advantageous.

Core Competencies

· Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

· A scaling mindset, with a drive to help build a stronger organisation together.

· Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.

· Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

· Ability to build strong relationships across both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

What We Offer

· An opportunity to grow with Europe’s biggest pet retailer.

· Competitive salary/pension.

· Hybrid office arrangements.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Employee Discount – up to 40% staff discount and 20% off in our salons.

· Career development.

· Paid maternity and paternity leave, annual leave & sick leave.

· Free onsite parking.