The Role
Financial Analyst – Naas, Co. Kildare
Contract
Salary: €55,000 - €60,000
Duties:
To provide financial management support for the systems and processes .
To manage the receipt and review of Annual Financial Statements, Annual Financial Monitoring Returns, and documents relating thereto, for all funded agencies and ensure that this process is completed in line with the recommended timelines and good practice
To provide financial governance expertise for operational managers at all levels to assist them in meeting their requirements
Providing finance supports on the Governance Framework including training to operational staff in the area.
Providing financial information for input to Service Arrangements and Grant Aid Agreements as required.
Attending agencies’ performance review meetings, as required, to discuss financial issues and follow up after these meetings.
To participate in professional networks and national fora to further develop the Framework
Qualifications –
Candidates must have:
Full current membership of a recognised or prescribed accountancy body such as ACCA, CPA, ACMA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent
A demonstrable record of achievement in a financial analysis/reporting role within a large complex organisation, encompassing direct engagement with and influencing of senior decision makers
A demonstrable record of achievement in the review and interpretation of accounts and the review and improvement of internal controls
Experience of working with and using IT systems and translating that usage into the production of management information
Possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office.
Professional Skills/Competencies
Experience in the analysis and review of Financial Statements.
In-depth knowledge and experience of financial and IT systems including internal controls and use of reporting methodologies
Effective report writing and communication of key message to non-financial managers
Knowledge and experience of Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) and best practice in organisational governance and compliance
Significant knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office systems including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Extensive experience of using ERP Financial Management systems to produce management information
High proficiency in using spread sheets and/or databases to deliver solutions to business challenges.
Communication Skills
Effective verbal communication skills, delivering complex information clearly, concisely and confidently
Excellent written communication skills including strong report writing and presentation skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to deal effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Problem solving/Decision making skills
Excellent, problem solving and decision making skills
Excellent analytical skills to enable analysis, interpretation of data and data extraction from multiple data sources.
The ability to quickly grasp and understand complex issues and the impact on service delivery
The ability to confidently explain the rationale behind decision when faced with opposition
The ability to make sound decisions with a well-reasoned rationale and to stand by these
The Person
Qualifications –
Candidates must have:
Full current membership of a recognised or prescribed accountancy body such as ACCA, CPA, ACMA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent
A demonstrable record of achievement in a financial analysis/reporting role within a large complex organisation, encompassing direct engagement with and influencing of senior decision makers
A demonstrable record of achievement in the review and interpretation of accounts and the review and improvement of internal controls
Experience of working with and using IT systems and translating that usage into the production of management information
Possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office.
Professional Skills/Competencies
Experience in the analysis and review of Financial Statements.
In-depth knowledge and experience of financial and IT systems including internal controls and use of reporting methodologies
Effective report writing and communication of key message to non-financial managers
Knowledge and experience of Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) and best practice in organisational governance and compliance
Significant knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office systems including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Extensive experience of using ERP Financial Management systems to produce management information
High proficiency in using spread sheets and/or databases to deliver solutions to business challenges.
Communication Skills
Effective verbal communication skills, delivering complex information clearly, concisely and confidently
Excellent written communication skills including strong report writing and presentation skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to deal effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Problem solving/Decision making skills
Excellent, problem solving and decision making skills
Excellent analytical skills to enable analysis, interpretation of data and data extraction from multiple data sources.
The ability to quickly grasp and understand complex issues and the impact on service delivery
The ability to confidently explain the rationale behind decision when faced with opposition
The ability to make sound decisions with a well-reasoned rationale and to stand by these
