Finance Analyst

What You Need to Know:

Are you ready to play a significant role in driving financial performance across large-scale projects? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established organisation in a finance-focused role, working closely with different teams to make a genuine impact. This full time, permanent position is based in Longford, Ireland, with a hybrid arrangement of one day working remotely.

Your New Job:

As a Finance Analyst, you will report directly to the CFO and take the lead in managing financial controls for a growing project portfolio. You'll spend your time collaborating with cross functional teams, supporting financial decision making, and ensuring robust project reporting. This is a vital, hands on position-where your insights will shape both short and long term business outcomes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and maintain project budgets and cost plans
• Monitor financial performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions
• Support project cash flow forecasting, valuation processes, and final accounts
• Contribute to monthly reporting, including cost control, WIP, P&L, and margin analysis
• Engage with teams on contract terms, claims, and commercial reviews
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls
• Deliver actionable financial insights to non finance stakeholders

What Are We Looking For?

• Proven finance experience in construction, infrastructure, engineering, or project based roles (2-6 years)
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. Business Central, SAP, Oracle)
• Experience working alongside Quantity Surveyors or on project finance reporting
• Part qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar); or equivalent project/commercial finance exposure
• Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and strong communication skills