Financial Analyst, Global Commercial Projects – Completed Assignment**

**FP&A have successfully sourced a candidate for this position. If you are interested in similar positions in the future, please give me a call on 09495 57033 or email me at edelvahey@fpna.ie for an exploratory conversation.

The highlights of this Financial Analyst, Global Commercial Projects job in Galway:

In this highly varied Finance Analyst job in Galway, you will support all Global Commercial Projects (typically $50m – $300m budgets) and put your own mark on a company that is expanding rapidly into new markets globally. Joining a $2bn organisation with a large finance team in Galway, you will call upon your refined analytical skills to provide financial management, revenue analysis and profitability analysis for all commercial projects globally.

You will work closely with Programme Managers, the Global Commercial Finance Director, Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology Planning, and Supply Chain teams globally (the Project Stakeholders) to monitor and report on costs, spend, budgets and forecasts for up to 20 projects, of which 2-3 will need specific attention at a time.

The tasks and responsibilities will include:

1. Work in conjunction with Project Stakeholders to accurately track profitability of all projects.
2. Prepare project P&Ls and project cost analysis for month end and quarterly reviews. Provide manufacturing variance analysis and review product and project costing, forecasting and budgetary cycle, CAPEX and overhead spend
3. Allocate costs & recognise revenue to each project based on IFRS 15 rules and customer contract agreements. Review customer contracts for terms which may affect when revenue can be recognised & work with PMs to understand the cost models which are the basis of the revenue recognition
4. Review projects forecast ‘v’ budget and investigate and explain significant variances.
5. Consolidate, and present the financial results to senior leadership teams to support decision making, with a focus to reduce costs and increase profitability across projects
6. Ensure quality in Project Accounting controls in accordance with statutory requirements and corporate governance

Is this job for you?

This Financial Analyst job in Galway is an excellent opportunity for commercially astute, recently qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA with approx. 0-5 years PQE) who wishes to work on complex global projects with a world-leading organisation.

While previous experience in profitability analysis of commercial projects is NOT necessary, some exposure to revenue recognition or revenue analysis will be highly beneficial. However a desire to work with impressive leaders across all disciplines, as well as proven skills in extracting and manipulating complex financial data from MS Excel and ERP systems to aid decision making in an international environment, is a must.

Salary: A competitive starting package of €55,000-65,000 will be offered to the successful candidate.

What you need to do now:

If you wish to work for one of Galway’s top employers, a company that offer state-of-the-art facilities including an onsite gym, agile working environment (flexi start/finish, hybrid office/remote conditions, etc), unrivalled career and personal development opportunities, and colleagues who are sound and grounded, then this is an excellent opportunity for you.

To be considered, please send your CV now for review. Or for more information, please contact Edel Vahey on the office number above.