Finance Analyst

Job Title: Finance Analyst

Location: Simmonscourt Dublin 4.

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

About Irish Distillers:

Irish Distillers is Irelands leading supplier of spirits and wines and producer of some of the worlds most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys. Led by Jameson our brands are driving the success of Irish whiskey globally. Jameson is the worlds fastest-growing Irish whiskey achieving 10% net sales growth globally in FY23. Our brands are exported to 130 markets around the world.

Irish Distillers was formed in 1966 when a merger took place between John Power & Son John Jameson & Son and Cork Distilleries 1988 Irish Distillers joined Pernod Ricard gaining access to unprecedented levels of investment and an extensive global distribution network.

In 2022 we announced our ambition to significantly reduce carbon emissions across our distilling operations at Midleton Distillery in addition to our plans to invest in a new distillery on a site adjacent to our existing operations in Midleton.

We employ over 800 people across our operations in Cork and Dublin.

About Pernod Ricard:

Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and wine industry blending traditionalcraftsmanship state-of-the-art brand-building and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka Ricard pastis Ballantines Chivas Regal Royal Salute and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies Jameson Irish whiskey Martell cognac Havana Club rum Beefeater gin Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term development of our brands with full respect for people and the environment while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality. Pernod Ricards consolidated sales amounted to 12137 million in fiscal year FY23.

Reporting to the Finance Manager this role plays a pivotal part within the Irish Distillers Finance Team. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the coordination and consolidation of management reporting inputs from all business partners ensuring timely and accurate submission to Head Office with particular emphasis on Rolling Forecasts Risks and Ops (R&Os) as well as a number of monthly reporting activities. The role also involves the management of decision support systems and financial modelling.

About the role:

• Profit & Loss Financial Management & Statutory Reporting packages to Head Office
• Responsibility for collating all inputs for Profit & Loss Financials to meet required deadlines forRolling forecast and Risk and Opportunities reporting
• Coordination and consolidation of management reporting inputs from ERP for monthly reporting to Head Office.
• Maintain robust controls to ensure the accuracy of reported financial and non-financial information
• Ensure review of reporting outputs with Finance Manager
• Ownership of the database used to collate financial data
• Support the implementation of process changes and the systems improvements
• Assistance in the development of standardised reports relating to business performance as well as validation of profitability information in same.
• Maintenance ofmaster data across systems
• Regulatory reporting to C.S.O etc.
• Fulfil other management reporting requests from HQ or local management
• Ad-hoc analysis modelling and projects as required

What are we looking for:

Required:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working with large volumes of financial data and complex reporting requirements
• Proficient in MS Excel; experience with Power BI is advantageous
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
• Ability to work independently take initiative and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across teams
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on innovative and efficient reporting solutions
• Aptitude for IT system optimisation and data-driven decision-making
• Flexibility to work remotely with occasional on-site collaboration as required

Preferred:

• Experience in database management ideally Hyperion Essbase
• Functional database administration experience
• Strong understanding of business needs and alignment with organisational priorities

What we offer:

We understand our people are our special ingredient and at different points employees require different supports at different stages of their working lives. Our benefits perks and programmes look to support your employee journey. We want to make you feel recognised and valued for your contribution to our shared success. Some of offerings include:

• Hybrid working;A blended working arrangement of up to 3 days a week working from where you work best
• Profit share; - An annual profit share scheme to reward your contribution to the companys success.
• Allowance;an annual allowance to spend on our portfolio of products and merchandise for you to enjoy responsibly.
• People Development:We enable continuous development for our people at every stage of their careers through our people development online learning and leadership training programmes.
• Family leave:fully paid maternity parent and paternity leave allowing you spend precious time with your new family member
• Parental Support:Our Reconnect programme includes access to a workplace parenting coach a phased return to work and a supportive environment for new parents
• Health & Wellbeing;Our Wellbeing Programme THRIVE supports employees across the three main pillars: Life Body and Mind
• Charity Days: up to 2 days paid leave every year to volunteer at a charity of their choice

At Irish Distillers we know that great spirits are crafted by blending unique ingredients and we believe the same is true for people. We actively welcome individuals from all walks of life and warmly welcome those with diverse religious backgrounds ethnicities members of the Irish Travelling community genders abilities and identities. Its the mix of our experiences voices and cultures that gives us our true character.

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