Job Description
PTSB is one of Ireland's leading retail and SME banks, with an innovative range of products and services powered through an evolving digital landscape, our focus is centred on ensuring we deliver what our customers, colleagues and communities need to be successful. The Commercial Finance Business Partner will lead and manage a team dedicated to ensuring implementation and delivery of best practice in the areas of management reporting, performance measurement, decision support, financial forecasting and planning, with the provision of meaningful and insightful analysis and commentary for key decision making by the Executive and the Board. The role requires someone who is commercially aware and focused on the key drivers of the business. The purpose of this role is to support the strategic ambition, focusing on driving performance, capability development and engagement across key stakeholder groups. Responsibilities: Manage the team in the planning, preparation and analysis of the banks annual budget, forecasts and medium term plan as part of the banks strategic planning process Work collaboratively with the business to develop and implement strategic plans to drive growth and profitability and collaborate with Senior Leadership to align business strategies with organisational goals Maintain a deep understanding of the Irish banking market, including regulatory changes, economic trends, and competitive landscape Ensure that the team is communicated to effectively, understand the strategy and their role in achieving it, and are fully motivated to contribute effectively on delivering the vision Requirements: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with 5+ years PQE and significant experience of interpreting financial information to enable business decision making Proven experience in Retail and Business Banking, with a strong understanding of the Irish banking market Demonstrated experience in business leadership, influencing and informing decision making through the delivery and interpretation of high quality value-adding financial information Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial insights to non-financial stakeholders Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing business challenges Highly developed commercial capability and financial foresight are key characteristics, together with strong business acumen and a questioning, open, incisive intellect Strong organisational and analytical capabilities with a good working knowledge of best practice financial processes, systems and proven ability to lead the development of same Proven leadership skills, demonstrating the credibility to build relationships and work effectively with the Group Executive Committee, Senior Management, and wider key Internal and External Stakeholders to deliver business objectives Self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work on own initiative Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously Ambitious with an ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint Previous experience working with planning tools desired, such as Anaplan, for forecasting and strategic analysis SQL and financial modelling experience This is a Permanent role based in PTSB's St Stephens Green.(Hybrid option available within the Republic of Ireland) Is this you? Please apply online on our website or via the apply link of this role. Your application will be sent through to our Talent Acquisition team and they will be in touch regarding your application. We reserve the right to draw up a shortlist for interview. The Bank understands the importance of a consistent and relentless focus on championing diversity and inclusion. We aim to attract, recruit, and retain individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, competencies and abilities to work collaboratively to enhance the service we provide to all of our customers and the communities we serve.