Head of Group Financial Planning & Analysis

Role overview

A major Irish business group is hiring a senior Head of Group Financial Planning & Analysis in West Dublin. The role is responsible for steering group-wide budgeting, forecasting and commercial insight, while serving as a trusted partner to the Finance Director, the Executive Team and senior operational leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Run the annual group budgeting cycle across profit and loss, cash flow and balance sheet for both group and divisional levels.
• Take ownership of the quarterly and rolling forecast process, ensuring the approach stays consistent across all business units.
• Create and maintain flexible financial models to support scenario planning and future-looking decisions.
• Build the group’s five-year plan and present progress updates to the Board.
• Assist with reviews completed after acquisitions.
• Prepare the monthly group management information packs for the Senior Leadership Team, including clear commentary and explanations of key performance drivers.
• Provide variance analysis and highlight the commercial impact of performance differences.
• Design and monitor KPIs linked to value creation, margin growth and cash generation.
• Lead investment appraisals, business cases and other ad hoc commercial analysis.
• Work closely with operational leaders on capital allocation and trading decisions.
• Provide guidance, oversight and quality assurance across the FP&A and commercial analysis team.
• Set team objectives and priorities, while supporting capability development and succession planning.
• Promote ongoing improvements in FP&A processes, systems and reporting efficiency.

Candidate profile

• Fully qualified accountant status through ACCA, ACA or CIMA.
• Extensive senior-level finance experience with a strong background in FP&A, commercial analysis and group reporting.
• Comfortable moving between hands-on delivery and strategic advisory responsibilities.
• Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex matters in a clear way.
• Experience reviewing and coordinating the output of other team members.
• Strong stakeholder management ability in a multi-business environment.

Compensation and working model

The salary for this position is €120,000, along with a strong benefits package that includes a €12,000 car allowance and a 35% bonus. Hybrid working is available, although the role is based in West Dublin.