Senior Financial Analyst

Our client, a healthcare company in Cavan require a Senior Financial Analyst to join their team. For this role, you will ideally have 5+ years of relevant multinational experience in a manufacturing environment. The key scope of this role is to manage the day to day running of the finance department and to lead the generation of monthly management accounts, doing all of this in a demanding environment and working to tight deadlines. You will partner with business leaders and lead the reporting function on key metrics including plan variances. The successful candidate will play a key role in reporting critical finance activities including Planning and LBE Process.Responsibilities include:MONTHLY ACCOUNTS:Prepare and report monthly management accounts and manufacturing dashboardsPerformance analysis on financial results, identify trends and highlight issues by consulting with department managers on a regular basis.CIP analysis, tracking and reporting.BUSINESS PLANNING:Support the preparation of the annual plan, quarterly LBEs and associated submissions as requiredResponsible for setting variable and fixed departmental spend budgetsPrepare value stream Financial Statements and Flash ReportsProvide information to set CIP targetsCalculation of Standard and System Costs for the plant and cascading as required.FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE REPORTING AND CONTROL:Prepare and issue all reports required on a timely basisPrepare monthly updates to Operations Business PlanDetailed knowledge of corporate accounting standards and worldwide proceduresMaintain and implement internal control procedures relevant to areas of responsibilityBUSINESS PARTNERING:Responsibility for grants claimsBusiness Partner to Operational excellence and support functionsManagement of RCEs and annual capital budget in conjunction with engineeringSupport the validation of financial benefits for proposed financial projectsBUSINESS TEAMS:Be a value-adding member of the Manufacturing & Multifunctional Business TeamsDevelop financial awareness of all members in cross-functional teamsContinuous Improvement FocusSOX & INTERNAL CONTROLS:Support and manage any requirements from External and Internal auditorsEnsure all accounting and reporting procedures comply with SOX and internal control guidelinesSupervisory/Management Responsibilities:Indirect Supervision and Co-ordination of the Finance team on behalf of the Controller.Education Required:Third level relevant qualification – Accountancy qualification required with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA designationKnowledge:5 years PQE in a management position in a Manufacturing environment.SAP ExperiencePrevious experience working with a Shared Service Centre is an advantageExcellent financial analysis skills & strong attention to detailProven ability to prioritize objectives and dutiesDemonstrate strong leadership competenciesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills