Finance Manager

Role Purpose Our An Post Commerce business is rapidly expanding the eCommerce and mail marketing businesses, growing our share of the competitive parcels sector very significantly since 2018 and becoming the leading parcel delivery carrier for major retailers. Our teams throughout Ireland are delivering solutions that make An Post the first choice service provider to many leading national and international companies. The business plays a fundamental role in Irish economic life as the backbone of eCommerce, making sure that communities across Ireland have the same access to goods as in major world cities. Transport is essential for the delivery of this volume. An Post has one of the largest managed fleets in Ireland. This finance role will play a significant part in managing and ensuring best use of our transport assets. Reporting to the Head of Finance Mails Processing, Customs and Transport, the Finance Manager Transport, will provide a value added service by measuring and promoting financial and quality performance, assuring the integrity of financial results and ensuring the effectiveness of internal cost controls and compliance with all statutory obligations. This role will have a strong emphasis on budgetary control, cost analysis and control and involvement in strategic and IT projects. Responsibilities The principal responsibilities associated with the role include, but are not limited to the following: Developing Budgets: Prepare and manage annual pay and non-pay budgets for transportation costs, ensuring they align with overall business goals and targets. Prepare annual Capital budgets in line with central instructions. Reporting and Tracking KPIs: Prepare monthly non pay and pay financial reports for senior management, including key metrics like cost per mile, cost per vehicle, operational costs, leasing costs etc. Identify risks and implement controls to mitigate. Utilise data analytics to interrogate and report on KPIs. Cost Forecasting: Predict and track transportation costs, including fuel, maintenance, and personnel, to ensure financial planning accuracy. Prepare monthly/quarterly forecasts and report on variances from budget/Prior year. Invoice and Payment Managementincluding Vendor Payments Invoice Reconciliation PO Creation. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all transportation activities comply with financial and legal regulations, including tax laws and industry standards. Ensure IFRS16 rules are complied with and vehicles are properly shown on P&L accounts. Ensure Corporate Governance requirements and compliance within An Post are met. Insurance and Risk Management: Ensure appropriate insurance coverage for transportation assets are in place and manage any related risks. Capital Expenditure Planning: Manage investments in fleet expansion, including vehicle acquisition and lease agreements. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial efficiency within the transportation department, such as optimising routes or adopting technology and IT solutions. Strategic Decision-Making: Collaborate with senior management to formulate long-term financial strategies for transportation, considering factors such as market trends, regulatory changes, and economic conditions. Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with other departments (e.g., operations, procurement, and other finance departments) to ensure smooth financial operations. External Communication: Liaise with external vendors, contractors, and service providers to negotiate terms and manage financial relationships. Support: Provide support to Head of Finance, Customs and Transport, Transport Operational Management and wider finance senior management team, in relation to ad-hoc requests for information and advice on how to best generate information from systems, circulating information and providing training related to new processes and procedures. Project Work: Undertake project work as Finance Lead or as Project Manager. Assistance: Provide cover for and assistance to colleagues within the APC Finance team as required. Software Implementation and IT Development: Oversee the use of transportation management systems (TMS) and other financial tools and support and contribute to new IT systems to streamline operations and ensure accurate financial tracking. Values and Behaviours: Demonstrate An Post values and behaviours in your day to day work and address behaviour that supports/conflicts with them. Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and have at least 5 years work experience in Performance or Financial Management and Accounting. You will have excellent Excel skills and a detailed knowledge of An Posts Financial & Operational reporting systems, including APBI & IFS, (or the capability to quickly develop this expertise). You are flexible and adaptable in your approach and can readily translate financial principles into clear operational terms. The ability to make informed quality decisions (substantiated with appropriate accurate reliable relevant information) as a result of monitoring, analysis, challenge and debate is also key. You are analytical, a problem solver and an effective communicator who can simplify complex messages, build strong working relationships and influence key stakeholders. Critical Competencies: (The following competencies are critical to the delivery of results and/or to superior performance in this role) Results Orientation Leadership Influencing & Gaining Commitment Technical / Professional Knowledge Problem Solving and Analysis About the Benefits In addition to a highly competitive remuneration package we offer access to the following: An?Post Company Medical Scheme An?Post Pension Scheme PRIP Bonus Scheme Paid Maternity Leave Paid Paternity Leave An?Post Employee Assistance Programme Digital gym with daily scheduled workouts Secure on-site bicycle parking & Cycle to Work Scheme Tax Saver Travel Pass City centre location How to Apply? We welcome all interested candidates to submit a detailed CV by 5.00pm on 13th March 2025. At An Post we appreciate the value that diversity brings and believe our workforce should be reflective of the customers and communities we serve. That is why we actively welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on gender, age, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, membership of the Travelling community, or family status. An Post is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process, or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us. About An Post An Post is one of Irelands leading organisations, offering financial and postal services as well as being a trusted gateway to government services. We are transforming from the old world of traditional letters and cash to the new digital world of e-commerce parcels and financial services. An Posts core purpose to act for the common good, improving the lives of people in Ireland, now and for generations to come is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do. Corporate Social Responsibility plays a pivotal role at?An Post as we focus on developing long-term sustainability. Diversity and Inclusion are also embedded in our strategy, as we continuously evolve to be representative of our employees and the communities?we serve. Read more about our strategy and our progress on our careers website today Skills: Management Accounting Performance Management Accounting Cost Control Financial Management Financial Performance Budgeting & Forecasting Financial Anlaysis