Financial Business Analytics Partner

About the Role

This position is ideal for professionals with a background in Financial Planning and Analysis seeking to transition into a role focused on data and analytics within a business partnering context. Located in Dublin with a hybrid work option, this role offers the opportunity to engage with a global analytics community at Aon, aiding senior leadership in translating complex data into strategic business insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with regional teams to deliver analytical insights and support implementation of the team's analytic tools.
• Source and manage large datasets while addressing data quality issues, validating findings, and applying business logic to produce impactful analysis.
• Oversee projects and initiatives to meet delivery deadlines effectively.
• Work closely with local, regional, and global stakeholders to execute recommendations that drive operational and strategic improvements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across multifunctional teams to foster collective success.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and guide change management processes.
• Communicate complex financial and analytic concepts clearly to senior management, facilitating informed decisions.
• Assist in the design, deployment, and validation of new analytic products and solutions.
• Collect and translate end-user requirements into clear specifications for development teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or equivalent experience in Business Finance, including budgeting and forecasting, with 2 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Motivation to grow into a business analytics consultant role, focusing on business partnering rather than data science.
• Strong aptitude for managing unclear or ambiguous situations by breaking down problems, formulating actionable plans, and adapting strategies based on evolving data.
• Growth mindset with willingness to learn proprietary financial models such as cost allocation.
• Excellent collaboration, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to present complex information succinctly.
• Strong organisational capabilities, including multitasking and prioritisation.
• Experience or familiarity with Microsoft tools such as Power Automate, Power BI, SQL, and VBA is advantageous.

Additional Information

Aon fosters an inclusive and supportive workplace aimed at employee wellbeing and work-life balance, including two annual "Global Wellbeing Days". Continuous learning and growth are highly encouraged. The company provides equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.