Commercial Finance Analyst

The role of Commercial Finance within Cairn is to provide the financial forward look based on the latest decisions taken by senior leadership. The team is focused on providing data-based insights, challenging assumptions and providing the “what if” views. This materializes through our strategic plan, our scenario views and our risk and opportunity assessments. Curiosity, communication & collaboration are key characteristics of how the commercial finance team work across the business with everything rooted in a commercial mindset. Everything is centred on high quality information, and we are the gatekeepers to the one version of truth within the business.

The role:

We are delighted to share that we are currently recruiting for a commercial finance analyst. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager, and will be responsible for:

• Evaluate project performance at Cairn sites – through preparation & analysis of project appraisals.
• Attend monthly project Commercial Review Meetings with project teams, on behalf of the Commercial Finance Team.
• Deliver analytics & financial outputs on topics such as cashflow, pricing & costs. This will inform the rolling forecast, budgeting & strategic planning process for Cairn.
• Be the business partner to the multiple teams within Cairn for example the Business Development, Planning, Commercial & Construction on all aspects of commercial finance data.
• Comfortable creating data-based insights, leveraging tools like Power BI
• Ad-hoc projects will be assigned which focus on continuous improvements e.g. how to work smarter not harder

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.
• A proven capability in building relationships.
• Advanced user of MS Excel, PowerPoint & Power BI
• Analytically minded, proactive approach to problem solving / process improvement, and an 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.
• Strong desire to learn and grow professionally.

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.