Finance Business Partner Education - Newly created

A well respected organisation in Dublin City (hybrid) have a newly created role for a Finance Business Partner to join the team. The FBP will work closely with budget holders and senior management to deliver financial insight, planning, and performance analysis aligned with the companies objectives. This role requires strong business acumen and stakeholder management. Hybrid working and salary circa €75,000 - €80,000 DOE.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering and Strategic Support

• Partner with directorates, departments, and committees to understand financial needs and align budgets with strategic goals.
• Provide financial insight to support projects, policy initiatives, and strategic decisions.
• Develop business cases for new initiatives, including cost-benefit analysis and risk assessments.
• Support long-term financial planning and scenario modelling.

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process with assigned departments.
• Liaising with departments on the procurement process and business requirement documents
• Monitor financial performance against budget and forecasts; identify and investigate variances.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts tailored to stakeholders' needs.

Analysis and Reporting

• Analyse key financial and operational performance indicators to support decision-making.
• Provide tailored financial reports, dashboards, and insights for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Support external audit processes and regulatory compliance as required.

Key requirements of the Finance Business Partner

• Qualified accountant (ACA/CPA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field (essential).

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within a professional membership body, education, not-for-profit, or public sector.
• Proven track record in financial analysis, planning, and business partnering.
• Experience supporting strategic and operational decision-making.

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