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Job Description: Financial Analyst, Irish Brand Homes Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Republic of Ireland Full-time/Fixed Term Contract Join our Finance Team @ Guinness Storehouse About Us Ever since Arthur Guinness took out a 9,000 year lease on a Dublin brewery, some 264 years ago, we have been a business that is defined by the character of the people who work here. Today the team at Guinness Storehouse are proud to continue his legacy and ensure the home of Guinness is #1 beer brand attraction in the world and as Ireland's #1 visitor attraction reaching millions of visitors every year. Since opening in 2000, we continue to evolve as an attraction with seven floors of immersive and sensorial visitor experience including our flagship retail store, bars, restaurants, the GuinnessArchiveand meeting/event spaces. We pride ourselves on our service with the warmth and friendliness the Irish are famous for. In addition to the Guinness Storehouse, we also have the Guinness Open Gate Brewery, Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny, and Roe & Co Distillery. The portfolio is referred to as Irish Brand Homes (IBH). About the Role Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager, this role is a key part in the finance function supporting in month end reporting, managing Debtors credit control and purchasing, and lead on a process improvement. Key accountabilities include: Financial reporting Process month end journals (e.g. recording revenue, cost of goods, overheads, stock etc) with a strict working day 2 deadline for month end. Support the IBH Financial Accountant in the preparation of monthly Management Accounts, including KPI and performance reports Support the wider management team with issues and ongoing finance support. In depth understanding of Cash processes and controls in the business. Support the cash administrator on cash processes where required. Reconciling Revenue & Cash/Card receipts to the front end Retail & Ticketing systems Debtors Credit Control- Proactive management of debt collection Prepare monthly review of debtors ledger including aged analysis for review with financial accountant/CFM Management of all debtor processes to ensure there is a streamlined effective process in place that is CARM (Internal Controls & Risk Management) compliant including: Invoicing, Payment allocation and account reconciliation Build and maintain trusting customer relationships, maintain a high level of customer service and satisfaction Creditors Own the financial control of accounts payable process including the Purchase Order (PO) process & supporting budget owner queries on raising POs & resolving invoicing issues ensuring we are compliant with Diageo processes Management of key Creditor accounts Make P-card payments Other Continuous improvement around controls and efficiency of processes Some Business Partnering with budget owners to help their costs control Balance sheet Reconciliations Support with statutory audit queries Support the GSH bottle shop finance administration process Support on testing and implementation of new systems Support the CARM and Compliance agenda We would love to hear from you, if you have; Experience in month end processes, journals entry and analyse of financials and P&L preparation. Understanding of Cash and Credit card handling and reconciliation, the accounts receivable process and the accounts payable process. Experience in Balance Sheet reconciliations and management Good communication skills and effective at building relationships internally and externally Highly numerate, strong analytical skills & excel skills Good working knowledge of IT in a multi retail environment and/or visitor experience Financial acumen or relevant finance qualification Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in an analytical finance role. We embrace learning and growth, and we anticipate there is scope to develop in this role. You are also likely to bring experiences that enhance this role that are not listed above, therefore not every box needs to be ticked when it comes to experience or skill sets. Working with Us Join us and you can also expect a rewards and benefits package including: Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities, including free gym membership Product allowance Contributary pension scheme Annual performance bonus Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.