Financial Business Analyst

Job title: Financial Business Analyst

Company: FRS Recruitment


Job description: We are seeking a results-driven and analytical Financial Business Analyst to join our client – a dynamic manufacturing team. This is a highly autonomous and strategic role, ideal for a critical thinker who thrives on challenging the status quo and leveraging data to drive operational improvements and cost efficiency.Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s financial planning and analysis (FP&A) across procurement, sales, and operations. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, the board of directors, and shareholders to deliver actionable insights and support capital projects across the plant.Key ResponsibilitiesForecasting & Procurement Insights

• Develop forecasting tools to anticipate material needs, supply chain risks, and landed costs.
• Collaborate with Procurement to identify and mitigate risks before they impact production.
• Refine procurement and inventory processes to meet cost and sustainability goals.

Operational Performance & Capital Projects

• Monitor machinery and operational metrics to ensure output targets are met.
• Provide financial analysis for capital budgeting and investment decisions.
• Track project outcomes and identify performance gaps or opportunities.

Reporting & Insights

• Design and maintain dashboards and scorecards for various stakeholders.
• Consolidate data to produce clear, actionable reports on production, costs, and procurement.
• Automate reporting processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Business Information & Cost Analysis

• Analyse costs across raw materials, labour, inventory, and manufacturing methods.
• Compare standard vs. actual production costs and identify variances.
• Evaluate COGS and provide insights to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Support lean and continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations.
• Help define KPIs and improve workflows and data visibility.

Communication & Influence

• Lead cost awareness efforts and promote business insight across departments.
• Present data-backed recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–3+ years of relevant cost accounting/ financial analysis experience, ideally in manufacturing, construction or industrial sectors.
• Strong proficiency in Excel.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite).
• Knowledge of landed cost, standard costing, and procurement forecasting.

Key Attributes

• Proactive and self-directed.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Confident in challenging assumptions and influencing through data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma principles is a plus.

Ready to make a measurable impact in a purpose-driven industry?
Apply now or reach out to Ciara Lawler for more information and help us shape the future of sustainable manufacturing.

Expected salary:

Location: Co Meath

Job date: Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:42:15 GMT

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