Financial Analyst

Join Our Team at Clúid Housing: Where Your Work Makes a Difference

Why Choose Clúid Housing?

At Clúid Housing, we believe that success is achieved through our dedicated and passionate team. Working with us, you'll enjoy: 

• A Dynamic Working Environment: Thrive in a supportive, innovative, and collaborative workspace.

• Good Remuneration: Receive a salary that aligns to your skills and impact.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: We support work-life balance with flexible working options.

• Comprehensive Training and Development Opportunities: Grow professionally with our continuous learning opportunities.

• Strong Employee Benefits: Enjoy 22 days of holiday (+closed for 3 additional days over Christmas), + Good Friday and 1 annual Me day as well as access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and more, ensuring you feel valued and supported.

• An Inclusive Culture: Be part of an organisation that values D&I, recognised with a Silver Award from Investors for Diversity with a number of active ERGs.

About Us: Clúid Housing is at the forefront of providing affordable, quality housing in Ireland, with a vision to create communities where everyone has a great place to live. We're looking for talented individuals passionate about making a tangible impact in people's lives and eager to contribute to social change.

Financial Analyst at Clúid Housing Role Overview:

• Position: Financial Analyst

• Reporting to: Finance Planning Manager

• Location: 159-161 Upper Sheriff Street, Dublin 1 (Hybrid)

• Contract: Permanent

• Salary: €45,830 - €55,000 (depending on experience)

As a Financial Planning Analyst, you will be assisting in developing and growing out the Financial Modelling capabilities within Clúid Housing, playing a central role in meeting the business and information needs of a growing organisation. The models developed within the role are envisaged to assist the organisation in understanding, managing, and monitoring the performance impact of business decisions and financial strategy initiatives undertaken as the organisation grows. You will support the Financial Planning Manager and Treasury Manager in addition to the wider finance team.

Key Responsibilities: 

Financial Modelling 

• Maintenance and upkeep of existing Business Planning tools and Financial Models to support the needs of the organisation and the end users of the models

• Processing of changes to Financial Models to achieve Financial Model objectives as set out by the Financial Planning Manager

• Development of Financial Modelling solutions for internal business cases, including value for money reviews, viability reviews, and organisational performance initiatives, ensuring the models are flexible, dynamic, intuitive, and clear for end users and management

• Following of best practices for Financial Model integrity, assurance, and periodic quality review

• Communicating to users of Financial Models providing clear and concise assistance to users in understanding the model operation and outputs

Project Assessments 

• Assist in the assessment of the Financial suitability of new proposals, collaborating with the team in capital investment appraisals and presenting appraisal results to the Financial Planning Manager

• Interaction with Commercial Development department in respect of new scheme assessment to ensure scheme data inputs are correct and appropriate

• Assessment and reporting of social economic value in projects, assisting the organisation in Environmental, Social, Governance, and Greening Strategy objectives

Corporate Responsibilities 

• Ensure all activity is aligned to Clúid’s values and contributes to the mission of supporting the development of thriving communities

• Adhere to all Clúid policies and procedures at all times

• To exercise discretion at all times

• To fulfil all care and high standards regarding both Clúid’s and your own health and safety obligations

General 

• To maintain membership and compliance with Continuing Professional Development as required by your profession’s governing body (where applicable)

• Adopt an approach of continuous learning and personal development

• Assist the Corporate Finance and Treasury team with additional financial reporting, assessments and projects as required

• Cross training with the Treasury team for team strength & increased individual knowledge

• Any other duties which are consistent with your role

Who We're Looking For:

Person Specification:

Education/Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree level

Desirable

• Qualified Accountant (2 Years PQE)

Knowledge / Skills

Essential:

• Extensive Financial Modelling and Advanced Excel (Macros, VBA, Power BI, Arrays, Pivots, Lookups, Model Design)

• Strong financial modelling experience

• Strong attention to detail

• Problem solving skills

• To plan and organise at organisation and personal level

• Ability to adapt to new IT systems

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong analytical & statistical skills

• Financial planning

Experience:

Essential

• Proven record in working on Excel modelling

• Proven record working with business planning tools and Financial ERP systems

• Experience of working in a team environment

• Experience of performance management data analysis reporting

• Experience of working with senior management

Desirable

• Experience of working in a property orientated environment or similar SME

• Experience in Cost and Cost Efficiency modelling

• Experience of Value for Money reporting

• Experience of Approved Housing Bodies project analysis

Key competencies required in the role

• Attention to Detail

• Financial & Regulatory and Commercial Acumen

• Analytical & Problem Solving Skills

• Teamwork

Join Us: At Clúid Housing, you're more than just an employee; you're part of a mission to create lasting social change. If you're ready to contribute to our vision of thriving communities, apply by end of day 18th July 2024, and let's make a difference together.

Please note round one of this recruitment competition will be in the form of a practical test.