Financial Planning And Analysis Lead

Vision Contracting Ltd. are expanding and following the recent recruitment of our Head of Strategy and Financial Controller, we are delighted to announce that we are now seeking a permanent full time Financial Planning and Analysis Lead to join our organisation. This is a Hybrid role with the successful candidate based at our Model Farm Road offices in Cork primarily.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will become part of a growing and highly motivated Finance function who partner closely with the Business and the Executive team in providing commercial, strategic and financial control support to a very successful business.

The Successful Candidate will report directly to the Head of Strategy and Financial Controller.

The key activities

• Your responsibilities will include:
• Supporting decision-making by providing key stakeholders with timely, detailed, and meaningful insights and visibility on business performance.
• Preparation of monthly Management Team decks.
• Setting up and managing projected cashflow analysis.
• Ensuring the timely receipt of cash collections and in line with agreed contracts.
• Set up and managing of the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning process
• Variance analysis of actuals against budget/ forecast and prior year
• Leading and delivering on Digital Finance transformation by identifying areas for technology adoption and streamlining
• Performing ad-hoc analysis where required to assist in management decision making
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to streamline financial processes and implement best practices.
• Providing support on tax and internal control related matters.
• Supporting the Year end Audit, and Quarterly Accounts preparation
• Supporting banking relationships, cash management, and other treasury-related activities
• Ensuring compliance with financial processes, systems, and policies
• Supporting the wider Finance team on ad hoc financial control and reconciliation tasks
• Implement corporate governance procedures, risk management and internal controls.

The qualification

• You are a Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with 3 to 5 years+ PQE.

The experience and person

• Prior experience in a similar role.
• Strong experience working as a business partner in delivering better decision support and enabling strategic initiatives which help to improve the organisation’s financial performance.
• Excellent analytical skills as well as strong business acumen.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse complex financial data, identify patterns, and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and compliance.
• Ability to think strategically and contribute to long-term financial planning.
• Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with other departments and executives.
• Technically advanced IT skills- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong Planning & Organisation Skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines with excellent problem solving abilities

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• 10% Performance related bonus
• ER Pension contribution
• Mobile phone & laptop
• Sick Pay
• Educational support for professional development
• Career progression
• Study leave
• Paid Maternity & Paternity leave
• 21 days annual leave
• 10 public holidays
• Access to our EAP service
• Eyecare
• Bike to Work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Health screening assessment
• A great team to work with
• A fantastic inclusive culture