The Financial Analyst supports the Finance & Accounting Manager and works closely with both the Operational Finance and Shared Services teams to deliver accurate financial reporting, analysis, and business insights across multiple sites.
This role plays a key part in month‑end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, standard cost analysis, financial compliance, and continuous improvement within a regulated medical‑device manufacturing environment. The position requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Monthly Inventory Reconciliations for multiple sites
- Fixed Asset Management including additions, disposals, and depreciation reviews
- Monthly Variance Analysis across key cost categories
- Reporting Pack Preparation for local and global finance stakeholders.
- KPI Tracking to support operational and financial performance monitoring
- Cost Improvement Tracking and reporting on efficiency initiatives.
- Standard Cost Rolls & Reviews to support accurate product costing.
- CSO Returns completed in line with Irish regulatory requirements
- Budget & Forecast Support including data gathering and validation.
- Internal Audit Support including documentation and analysis.
- Main point of contact for internal and external audit queries.
- Compliance Support including internal controls and adherence to company policies.
- Cycle Count Process — liaise with stakeholders and resolve discrepancies.
- Business Partnering with operational teams to provide financial insights.
- Participation in site projects and initiatives supporting continuous improvement.
- Shared Services Collaboration on standardised reporting, reconciliations, and process alignment.
- Professional Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
- Minimum 2 years PQE in a financial analyst, management accounting, or similar finance role.
- Experience in manufacturing, medical devices, or other regulated industries is an advantage.
- Strong proficiency in Excel, financial analysis, and ERP systems (IFS, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Knowledge of Irish GAAP and/or US GAAP preferred.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
noeleen.stewart@collinsmcnicholas.ie
091-706712
