Financial Analyst – Dublin

Job title:

Financial Analyst – Dublin

Company

CRH

Job description

Country: Ireland
City: Dublin
Req ID: 493332

About CRH

We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity. We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.

CRH is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.75,800 people at c.3,160 locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and in Europe.

Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

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Position Overview
The R&PA team forms part of Group Finance in CRH, based in Stonemasons Way, Dublin. The team has responsibility for a number of internal and external reporting processes and performance analysis including monthly Board and management reporting, the Group consolidated Budget, financial planning and analysis, preparation of financial notes, briefing materials for senior management and Investor Relations to support external results announcements and preparation of business performance related sections of the annual report. Hybrid working at present, with the team ordinarily based at Group HQ in Stonemasons Way, Dublin.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide critical analysis for the monthly Board and management reporting processes including review of the results submitted by the Divisions and ownership of the related outputs with a key focus on critical trend analysis, key performance metrics and drivers of performance.
• Ownership and review of the preliminary and final budget outputs for the Group including Board and management presentations, reports and analysis.
• Prepare briefing materials for Senior Management and Investor Relations, in particular at quarter end, providing key information on drivers of performance.
• Ownership of the business performance section of the annual report and provision of finance support to teams across the Group including external communications, sustainability and governance in compiling the annual report and related materials.
• Review and analysis of financial reporting notes and disclosures, as part of the Group financial consolidation process.
• Ability to identify and resolve reporting issues that arise, identifying solutions while working closely with Divisional Finance and other teams across Group Finance.
• Assistance in system developments that are required in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) for reporting purposes, liaising with the Hyperion support team.
• Focus on continuous improvements in all processes and outputs to add value and drive business results.
• Build strong relationships while working extensively with Divisional Finance teams on new reporting requirements and analysis in order to provide greater insight into their performance and results.
• Provide high quality ad hoc analysis to senior management as requested to support decision making.

Individual Competencies

• Team player with ability to contribute both individually and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate integrity and trust, with ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative; comfortable working in a demanding fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and comfortable liaising with senior management.
• Good financial and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail and a focus on results.
• Ability to multitask within tight deadlines.

Experience / Education
You are/have:

• A strong academic background, professional record and qualification (ACA, CFA or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years experience
• Experience working on high performing teams, ideally across different geographies
• Good systems capabilities and/or interest in financial reporting systems; experience with HFM system would be an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Exposure to Group reporting and processes.

What CRH Offers You

A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Highly competitive salary package

Comprehensive secondary benefits

Significant contribution to your pension plan

Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes

Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role

Please contact our recruitment team at [email protected].

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.

We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.

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Date: 15 Feb 2024

Expected salary

Location

Dublin

Job date

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 01:57:51 GMT

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