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Full Job Description
Description of business unit
Group Finance has a Finance Analyst role within the Retail Ireland Division specifically relating to Distribution Channels. This role will report to the Financial Controller - Distribution Channels.
The Distribution Channels Financial Control team within Retail Ireland is responsible for the controlling and reporting on the Distribution, Strategy & Operations (DSO) and a Business Banking loan portfolio. The outputs of the team are included in externally published information e.g. annual accounts, and for inclusion in financial information to internal partners.
Financial Control work closely with partners across the Group and third parties to ensure that there is a continued focus on delivering a culture of service excellence, developing our people and supporting the achievement of the Group's strategic priorities.
Purpose of the Role
The role will have responsibility for the production of insightful monthly financial reporting and other key objectives including both statutory and regulatory.
Key Accountabilities
- To deliver the monthly and quarterly close process ensuring that the underlying processing, review and controls have been completed in accordance with standard process to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger;
- To produce high quality financial and management reports and prepare commentary/analysis of the Business Unit performance;
- To review all financial reports and analysis ensuring that the appropriate supporting detail is in place to substantiate the final balances and preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations;
- To collaborate closely with colleagues in Financial Control, Accounting Services and the Business Partnering teams to ensure collaboration, communication and resolution of issues in a timely and efficient manner;
- To participate in the delivery of final subsidiary statutory financial documents/regulatory returns and facilitate the audit process;
- To ensure compliance with all Group and Business Unit controls and standards by ensuring all applicable compliance, regulatory and audit policies and guidelines are adhered to;
- To be a flexible team member by sharing knowledge and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to deliver process efficiencies, improve quality of work and create outstanding processes and procedures;
- To support the management team by providing financial and analytical support for ongoing business initiatives and ad-hoc requests as the need arises;
- To take personal responsibility for your own continuous development by broadening and developing your skills and capabilities.