Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - Higher Executive Officer in Dublin

About the Role

Coimisiún na Meán is Ireland’s agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape. The organisation was established in March 2023 under the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 and regulates broadcasters, video-on-demand providers and online platforms established in Ireland.

We are seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (individual contributor, no people management) to support the organisation’s planning, budgeting, forecasting and levy processes. The role will provide strategic insights and financial guidance to help drive the Commission’s financial strategy and objectives.

The role will act as a key interface with a variety of stakeholders, providing proactive updates on periodic spend and budgetary queries. In addition, the role will support the organisation’s annual levy calculation and ongoing administration processes.

The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will report to the Deputy Director of Finance. The Finance and Procurement team falls within Coimisiún na Meán's Corporate Services Division, alongside Procurement, Governance and Secretariat, People and Organisational Development, Change and Business Improvement, and International Affairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting:
  • Support the annual budgeting process, working closely with key stakeholders to develop detailed budgets that align with strategic objectives.
  • Support the rolling forecast process to ensure accurate and timely updates based on current business conditions.
  • Develop and maintain financial models to support planning and decision-making processes.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting:
  • Analyse monthly financial results, variances, and provide insights.
  • Prepare and present regular financial reports, including variance analysis and executive summaries.
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend actions to mitigate risks.
• Strategic Business Partnering:
  • Work with business colleagues in preparation of business cases for key initiatives and projects.
  • Provide financial guidance and recommendations to drive business performance and achieve targets.
• Levy calculation and operationalisation:
  • Work with business colleagues in developing levy models.
  • Support levy processes – levy calculation, invoice issuance, collection and reconciliation.
• Process Improvement:
  • Continuously improve FP&A processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and insight.
  • Implement best practices in financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support business needs.
  • Lead or participate in finance transformation initiatives to optimise finance operations and support growth.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Qualified or Part-qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA) with a minimum of 3 years’ prior accounting experience involving Financial Planning & Analysis, management accounting, finance business partnering or a related finance role.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, scenario planning and performance analysis.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills, with experience using spreadsheets, financial systems and other data tools to support planning, forecasting and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and effectively to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• High levels of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality when dealing with financial and sensitive information.
• A proactive and continuous improvement mindset, with experience identifying opportunities to enhance financial processes, reporting and decision support.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in a regulatory or public sector environment.
• Experience using Power BI or other data visualisation tools to analyse and present financial information.
• Experience using Jet Reports for Business Central.

Details

• Location: Dublin
• Sector: Public sector
• Contract type: Permanent, Full time (35 hours per week)
• Salary: Indicative HSE HSCP Assistant National Lead - Workforce Planning national pay scale, effective Jun 2026: €78,788–€109,119 per year
• Hybrid working: 2 days in the office per week (current hybrid policy)
• Office address: One Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20
• Annual leave: 29 days per annum
• Closing date: 23 Nov 2026
• Citizenship requirement: Eligible candidates must be a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, Switzerland, or hold a valid stamp 4/5 permission or Temporary Protection permission.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit:

• A CV (max 2 pages)
• A Cover letter/personal statement (max 1 page) outlining why you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position

All positions require candidates to live in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.

Candidates who engage in canvassing will be disqualified and excluded from the process.

Late applications or applications not received through the correct channel will not be considered.

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Enquiries

For queries related to the application or selection process related to this role, please contact [email protected].