Commercial Finance Analyst

We are delighted to share that we are currently recruiting for a commercial finance analyst.

The Commercial Finance team is focused on providing insights and challenging assumptions across the entire business. We are strong partners with every area of the business and our mission is to add value and to minimise risk. We have a continuous improvement mindset. We support our leadership within Cairn by providing reliable insightful information that facilitates decision making.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager, and will be responsible for:

• Preparing sales analysis using our CRM system, Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Liaise with Quantity Surveyors on live-site construction projects to ensure all costs incurred are being reported accurately monthly on Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Preparation of monthly live-site project appraisal reviews, for analysis and assessment by Commercial Finance Manager, ensuring all costs and revenues are up to date.
• Attend monthly live-site project Commercial Review Meetings with project teams, on behalf of the Commercial Finance Team, to advise on finance queries.
• Act as the link between the Sales and Commercial Finance Teams for forecasting and budget purposes to ensure that accurate and up-to-date financial data is being used (track pricing reviews, timing of sales closings, identify risks and opportunities etc.)
• Partner with the Sales & Marketing and Planning teams to provide analysis on monthly costs, variance analysis and ad-hoc forecasting.
• Lead in the financial risk assessment of current & potential suppliers.
• Other ad-hoc analysis as required on a regular basis.

The candidate:

• Qualified Financial Professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA Ireland) aligned with an Irish Accountancy body.
• Financial acumen - comfortable with distilling large amounts of data to provide key conclusions & insights.
• Ability to identify and understand the key drivers of business performance.
• Analytically minded, proactive approach to problem solving / process improvement, and ability to execute tasks effectively and manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to quality and attention to detail
• Effective interpersonal skills (verbal and written) to communicate with peers, managers and Business Lead executives.
• Collaborates well & has a capability in relationship building.
• Advanced user of MS Excel, working knowledge of PowerPoint and Power BI
• Strong desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Prior relevant experience in financial analysis (e.g. transaction services) is preferred, but not required.

Working with Cairn Homes:

At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that’s ready to support you for whatever life brings.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join Cairn which include

• Competitive salary
• Performance related bonus
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Full health insurance with Irish Life health
• Annual salary review
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Free Cairn annual leave days
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme with VHI
• Tax saver - travel and bike to work
• Culture Committee
• Talent Development Programmes
• Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)
• Company vehicle (role dependent)

The Cairn purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive.

At Cairn, it’s not what we build, it’s why we build. It’s about putting down a marker that will stand for generations to come. Creating new communities of connection and belonging for an Ireland where people can thrive. Reshaping, redefining, reinvigorating our place in the world. Building for people, progress, and potential. Because when Cairn build, it’s Built For Good.