FP&A Analyst - Group Financial Planning & Analysis
Dublin, IE
- Full Time Permanent position
- Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices
What we offer
We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few.
Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits (life-careers.com)
Role Overview
Reporting to the Executive FP&A manager the successful candidate would join a team providing business partnering, budgeting, actual reporting and forecasting services to key stakeholders.
The role requires someone who is highly organised, has strong attention to detail and is naturally curious.
It would suit somebody who has a proactive approach to improving processes and developing new ways of reporting.
It is an exciting to time to join the team as we build out the Group’s FP&A strategy, the successful candidate will be closely involved in implementing these changes in the team.
Team Background
The purpose of Irish Life Group Finance, an essential function of the Irish Life Group, is to deliver better business outcomes whilst protecting financial integrity.
Focused on our vision of being a trusted partner shaping key decisions, we are seeking to support and influence key business decisions and embed a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Recognising that our key asset is our talented team who are passionate about delivering for our stakeholders, we are looking to complement our team further with the addition of a management accountant to support our FP&A activity.
More specific responsibilities will include
· MI Delivery
Lead delivery of key financial deliverables which include the annual budget process and monthly results.
· Process Improvement
Support the implementation of best in class reporting through automation, finance system improvements and data accuracy.
· Work closely with and influence senior stakeholders
Use analytical data-driven approach to provide insight and challenge to drive business performance and value.
· Work collaboratively with various internal and external parties
Developing key working relationships with divisional finance and actuarial teams including liaising with auditors as required.
· Risk, Control & Regulatory Environment
Ensure compliance with group policies, regulatory, professional, and legal requirements.
What you will need to be successful in the role
The successful candidate should also possess the following skills and knowledge:
· Part/Newly Qualified account – ACA, ACCA or CIMA
· Previous Business Partnering experience an advantage
· Strong Financial Acumen
· Working knowledge of financial systems, including strong applied MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
· Experience with SAP and Oracle EPM an advantage
· Experience working with and maintaining large data sets
· Working knowledge of data visualisation tools such as power BI an advantage
· A desire to improve process and comfortable in a changing environment
· Experience in insurance accounting or reporting in a group role is desirable
· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Key Competencies
About us
Irish Life is one of Ireland’s largest financial institutions with a presence across a range of financial services markets. We are one of Ireland’s leading financial services groups with over 1.5 million customers. For over 80 years, we’ve been helping people to look after their life insurance, pension and investment needs, and more recently their health insurance.
It is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco and a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies.
We are proud of our culture of developing and supporting the growth and professional development of our people. The focus has resulted in a team of top talent with high standards, positioning us at the forefront of our industry.
The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. Where Agency assistance is required the Irish Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Irish Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued. We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported.
We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture.
If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact lifecareers@irishlife.ie and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.
ILGL supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.