Finance Analyst

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Securitas Security Services are looking to recruit a Finance Analyst for one of our Blue-Chip clients. This is a full-time position and Dublin based.
The Financial Analyst will be responsible for analyzing financial data and other operating information to assist the Datacenter Physical Security Global Finance Manager in achieving global financial targets for a multi $100M security service budget that spans across 30 countries. Core finance functions include budget management, forecasting, invoice, and expense report processing and cost analysis to support new initiatives, cost optimisations and new budget scenario planning.
The Financial Analyst will utilize their advance knowledge of the account to drive process improvement, client transparency and financial best practices across the program with an expectation for accuracy, diligence, and error-free work.
Duties/Essential Functions
Drives development of the annual budget; partners with Global Finance Manager in monitoring progress against financial and business objectives throughout the year.
Prepare, build and audit annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
Execute end to end invoice processing for the client in support of global Securitas branches and affiliate business partners, ensuring proper audit guardrails are in place to eliminate errors.
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.
Interpret and examine complex 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.
Supports the development interal reporting requirements and key performance indicators
Responsible for building strong relationships with Securitas branches to ensure compliance with invoice and forecasting accuracy expectations.
Analyzes operational and financial indicators to continuously improve performance; ensures profitable operations.
Ensure department budget is managed appropriately in collaboration with Management.
Identifies, proposes and implements process improvement opportunities in the monthly invoices process, annual budget process and quarterly reforecast process.
Manage expense report reconciliation and audit process for HQ team.
Evaluate financial information, compare 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.
Fosters productive working relationships with all levels within and outside of the organization.
Develop advanced financial models to be used for evaluation of business cases and scenarios.
Document work products to ensure business continuity for the finance program, including, but not limited to, meeting notes, audit efforts, quality control efforts, job aids and process guides.
Meticulously prepares business meetings by creating agendas, support files, and any other relevant documentation before the meeting takes place.
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
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.
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.
Education / Experience
Bachelor's degree; or five or more years of progressively responsible finance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company.
5+ years’ experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) in an operations environment with multiple business lines.
Super user in Microsoft Office Suite.
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 Microsoft
Working conditions and physical/mental demands:
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations. •
Required ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Computer usage, which may include prolonged periods of data analysis.
Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
Regular talking and hearing.
Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. •
May be required to use vehicle in the performance of duties.
At Securitas, we believe in rewarding our people for their hard work. We offer a range of great benefits designed to support our people and their families.
These comprehensive benefits include discounted health care scheme, company pension, bike to work scheme, ways to save for the future, and other resources to improve health and well-being.
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.)
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)

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