Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - Motor Finance, Dublin

This FP&A Manager role is in the Motor Finance division, located in Dublin, and will work closely with the local management team and key stakeholders from across the Motor business, as well as the Bank’s wider finance team. Working closely with the Head of Finance, the role will be responsible for the shaping and delivery of management information, production of the management accounts, internal reporting requirements and cost management / tracking (including Project spend).

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Business Performance & Reporting responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following areas:

Preparation and submission of month end results detailing expected performance for both the Bank and local ExCo teams·Delivery of monthly reporting packs, outlining key financial performance metrics to Irish ExCoBusiness partner with senior stakeholders to create cost budgets, monitor actual spend and help to identify cost saving opportunities, efficiencies and potential risks Provide timely commentary and variance analysis to support understanding of financial performance against budgets, forecasts and prior yearDraft investor reports relating to the entities securitisation programme Production of annual budget and periodic forecasts Partner with the operations / support functions, helping them to understand and control key cost driversSupport the Motor and Retail Operations Business Partner with cost reporting to enable them to assess the performance of the divisionDelivery of management accounts, outlining key financial performance metrics to the board members Work with key stakeholders and project managers to create business cases for proposed project / investment expenditure and subsequently track actual spend and benefit realisation

Risk & Compliance

Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the Regulatory Bodies are carried out to the standards required

Skills & Experience

Essential 

Excellent attention to detailProficient in technical aspects of accountingAdvanced Excel skillsConfident in working with senior stakeholdersEngaging communication style and the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-finance colleaguesHighly motivated with a pro-active attitude towards workProfessional communication skills, both oral and writtenDemonstrated analytical skills Good time management skills and ability to work under pressureTrack record of building good working relationships

Desirable

Excel modelling experience Experience of the Financial Services or Automotive sectors 

Education & Qualifications

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)

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