Cost Management Accountant

2 months ago


Dublin, Ireland Aviva Full time

The Cost Management Accountant is a key member of the Financial Performance team at Aviva Life and Pensions Ireland. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Performance and will work closely with the wider business. You will play an important role in managing and improving cost accounting processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and providing insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making.

You must have valid Irish/EU work rights to be considered for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Support the Head of Performance in the production and presentation of cost plans. Generate regular reports and offer insights on cost variances, trends, and key performance indicators to facilitate strategic decision-making. Work closely with finance teams and the wider business to develop precise financial forecasts, business plans and budgets. Monitor and control expenses, analyse trends and recommend actions. Perform expense checking and carry out valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate cost investigations take place. Lead reviews of Service Level Agreements to continuously seek ways to improve cost efficiency and ensure value of service. Conduct thorough analysis of cost structures and identify opportunities for cost optimisation. Collaborate with the wider ALPI business areas to enhance processes and overall efficiency. Promote a robust risk and control environment with emphasis on strong documentation and risk management.

Skills & Experience:

Professional accounting qualification is essential. Experience working in a similar role in the life insurance industry is desirable. Advanced analytical and computer skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, including the proven ability to articulate and present complex processes and concepts to Executive level stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work independently. Experience in meeting deadlines, coordinating activities, and escalating risks and issues.

What will you get for this role?

A competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%) Holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days Health & dental insurance contributions after six months Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme Cycle to Work benefit scheme TaxSaver Travel Scheme Family friendly parent’s (matching paternity and maternity leave) and carer’s leave. Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family Employee Assistance Programme Volunteering days Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans

Aviva is for Everyone

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.

Our smart working combines the benefits of flexibility with time together with colleagues.

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying please contact Megan Crabbe via email to


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