Transformation Finance Manager

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Full Time Permanent position
Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices
What we offer
We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few.
Reporting to the Finance Transformation Lead and working directly with the Senior Leadership Team, you will support the business on its journey of organisational transformation aimed at optimising our business model, driving efficiencies and positioning ourselves for sustainable growth.
This Finance Manager role will be a key business partner to the Insurance Division providing financial advice and support on a range of change management and transformation initiatives, providing expert financial insights and recommendations.
What you will help us to achieve
Support the Finance Transformation Lead in partnering closely with Divisional Leaders and the broader Finance Team to support transformational initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals
Partner closely with business teams to analyse the financial impact of proposed changes, guiding the organisation toward optimal decision making
Conduct in depth review and analysis of existing operations to identify areas for cost reduction and improved efficiency
Liaison with the Finance Business Partnering Team as necessary to ensure insightful cost reporting is provided to the business
Collaborate with divisional leaders to explore forward thinking solutions that optimise business models and improve financial results
Leverage data analytics, technology and industry best practices to support the business streamline operations and achieve efficiencies without compromising service quality or growth
Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of frameworks to assess and track cost savings and financial benefits as part of the organization change program
Regularly present financial insights, strategic recommendations, and transformation progress to business leaders
Potentially line manage one or more direct reports in the future.
What you will need to be successful in the role
An excellent academic record - university degree in a numerate and relevant discipline, additional relevant professional qualifications such as Accountancy desirable
5-10 years of Finance experience, ideally in a Cost Management, Business Partnering, FP&A or Senior Reporting role
The ability to work in a fast-moving environment, and the interpersonal skills required to interact with all stakeholders;
Strategic problem-solving ability, approaching challenges from a strategic perspective, generating innovative, resourceful solutions that maximise results
A motivated self-starter with significant experience in driving and managing cross-functional deliverables via collaboration with Senior Stakeholders
Excellent presentation, communication and MS Office skills, and the ability to demonstrate a strong track record in the management of high-profile deliverables across an entire organisation
Competency in using financial data to uncover trends, identify opportunities and make recommendations that enhance profitability and efficiency.
About us
Irish Life is one of Ireland's largest financial institutions with a presence across a range of financial services markets.
We are one of Ireland's leading financial services groups with over 1.5 million customers.
For over 80 years, we've been helping people to look after their life insurance, pension and investment needs, and more recently their health insurance.
It is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco and a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies.
We are proud of our culture of developing and supporting the growth and professional development of our people.
The focus has resulted in a team of top talent with high standards, positioning us at the forefront of our industry.
Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer.
We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued.
We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported.
If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact ****** and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.
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