Job Description
Full Time Permanent position Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices What we offer We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few. Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits (life- Role Overview Reporting to the Lead Business Partner for Centre ILA, and working directly with the Lead Business Partners on the wider Finance Business Partnering Team, you'll drive business decision making using financial data, analysis and reporting You'll work directly with the Senior Finance Colleagues and Business Leaders to drive interpretation of key business and Finance data. (e.g. implementing financial models or business cases, providing critical financial insights with a focus on sales/revenue analysis, profit margins and cost reporting). Team Background This role sits within our Finance Business Partnering team and reports to a Lead Business Partner and Manager on the Team This team has oversight/responsibility for the Finance business partnering of all areas within the Irish Life Insurance Division. This includes regular management reporting, and actively supporting the business in achieving their strategic goals via the provision of timely and insightful financial analysis. More specific responsibilities will include As a Business Partner within Finance, this role will involve: Supporting the Lead Business Partners and Head of Finance Business Partnering in delivering the team's overall Finance and business objectives; Preparing regular financial management reporting including costs and sales, ensuring the provision of timely and insightful results; Supporting the evaluation and preparation of business cases for strategic initiatives and wider business opportunities; Playing an important role in the annual financial planning and budgeting process from a business partnering perspective, reviewing and challenging the business as appropriate to add strategic value in setting appropriate business targets; Monitoring business area costs and challenges via regular reporting and tracking; Driving continuous improvement in all aspects financial reporting, deliverables and development What you will need to be successful in the role A strong commercial mindset and awareness with proven technical knowledge; Be highly motivated with an ability to work on your own initiative and demonstrate flexibility; Strong communication skills with proven ability to break down complex issues, articulate them clearly to senior stakeholders and work collaboratively to create a focused action plan A motivated self-starter who is keen to build, drive and improve financial reporting and processes; An excellent academic record - university degree in a numerate and relevant discipline; The ability to work in a fast-moving environment, and the interpersonal skills required to interact with all stakeholders; 3+ years of Finance experience, ideally in a business partnering, FP&A or reporting role; Well developed presentation, communication and MS Office skills - experience in data analysis/manipulation Key Competencies Communication and Influencing Drive for Results Commercial Awareness Building and Maintaining Relationships Innovation and Change About us Irish Life is one of Ireland's largest financial institutions with a presence across a range of financial services markets. We are one of Ireland's leading financial services groups with over 1.5 million customers. For over 80 years, we've been helping people to look after their life insurance, pension and investment needs, and more recently their health insurance. It is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco and a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies. We are proud of our culture of developing and supporting the growth and professional development of our people. The focus has resulted in a team of top talent with high standards, positioning us at the forefront of our industry. The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. Where Agency assistance is required the Irish Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Irish Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role. Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued. We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported. We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best. ILFS supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. 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 Apply button below to Login/Register.