Finance Analyst EMEA

Job Description

Duties/Essential Functions

• Participates in the development of the annual budget; assists Global Finance Manager in monitoring progress against financial and business objectives throughout the year.
• Reports, analyzes, and interprets financial and operating data including cost analysis, profitability analysis, regional performance assessments, contracts pricing and wage analysis, and other ad-hoc analysis as directed.
• Provides in-depth analysis and interpretation of financial data to monitor and report on progress of the account.
• Analyzes records of present and past operations, trends, and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments and obligations incurred to project future revenues and expenses.
• Assists in the development of Branch and Area office reporting requirements and metrics, and in the design and development of workflow processes.
• Analyzes operational and financial indicators to continuously improve performance; ensures profitable operations with profit and loss accountability.
• Develops and administers department budget in collaboration with Management.
• Key hands-on role in preparing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts and variance adjustments.
• Assist with month end invoice processing.
• Evaluate financial information, compare to assumptions, draw conclusions, present findings and make recommendations to management to continually add value and efficiency to the overall client contract.
• Identify risks and opportunities to the business by understanding actual results and changes in the external and internal environment through analysis of trends.
• Lead investigations into discrepancies and anticipate and solve issues before they are escalated.
• Able to develop productive working relationships with all levels within and outside of the organization.
• Develop financial models to be used for evaluation of business cases and scenarios.
• Special Projects on an as needed basis.

The functions listed above describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.

• All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
• Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties, or tasks not specifically listed herein.
• In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
• ll functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical, and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorised company representatives

Qualifications

Special Requirements

• Have a current passport or be able to obtain one.
• Able to travel (international or domestic, as required), occasionally with limited notice and the ongoing ability to travel to the United States and throughout Europe without restrictions.
• Able to work evening or weekend hours when required, such as during an emergency event or crisis.

Minimum requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a reliable means of communication to allow us to contact you should work needs dictate.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private).
• Must have the legal right to work in the Republic of Ireland.
• Must be able to travel to countries and meet country’s entry requirements.
• Must have a demonstrable ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Leaving Cert or High School Diploma desirable.
• Must be willing to participate in the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.

Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing):

• Strong computer skills required with the use of various accounting databases and other financial tools. Must be a super user of the Microsoft family of products (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote). PowerBI experience preferred.
• Precise and high attention to detail
• Obsessed with accuracy, able to identify errors quickly.
• Expert in budgeting and forecasting; financial analysis, and strategic planning.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with a wide variety of people including colleagues, clients, and representatives of other agencies.
• Thorough understanding of standard office procedures and practices.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence in a clear and concise manner.
• Expert communicator who can clearly articulate complex financial issues to non-financial managers.
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with emotional or confrontational circumstances.
• Ability to leverage expertise of cross functional shared service teams to achieve desired outcome.
• Strong customer service and results orientation.
• Demonstrate professional conduct in highly sensitive or volatile situations; maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to write original correspondence.
• Excellent planning, organization, and project coordination skills.
• Capably work under pressure while maintaining a professional image and approach with clients inside and outside the work environment

Additional Information

Benefits

• Substantial Maternity Leave top up payment
•  24 hour EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) free confidential counselling and advice supporting our employees in a number of areas.                   
• Employer Contribution Pension Scheme from the day you join the Company
• Progression, training and development opportunities
• Christmas Savings Scheme
• Discounted Private Healthcare Scheme (Cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, optical, GP and Emergency Department visits.)
• Internal recognition schemes
• Bicycle to work scheme from the day you join the Company (Save up to 52% on a bike and accessories)
• Employee Refer a friend incentives
• Life Assurance equal to one year’s basic pay as per Employment Regulation Order (ERO)
• Sick Pay Scheme
• SIPTU Representation Rights

Securitas is an equal opportunities Employer

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