Finance Analyst

Division Description

The Finance & Accounting Division is made up of a number of core finance teams both at business unit and Group level. We perform a key management and control function in ensuring all Group financial and management reporting processes are appropriately governed. The Finance Division has overall responsibility for driving the Group budgeting and forecasting process, developing Group-focused financial insight and analysis and delivering the Group`s statutory, regulatory and external reporting. We do this through collaborative business partnering in each of the Divisions and with centralised Finance shared / specialist services.

Description of business unit

Accounting and Information Services is a function of the Finance Services model responsible for the delivery of core accounting processes in accordance with Group policy. The Costs team are responsible for posting of Costs, Pension processing, BCS Monitor updates and a numer of IFC Key Controls.

Purpose of the Role

12 months Maternity cover, this role would be ideal for someone who has an interest in Finance.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and meet month/period end deadlines.
• Preparation of journals prior to posting to the General Ledger.
• Liaise with Team lead to ensure all issues raised are resolved in a timely manner.
• Work to continuously improve on current processes with a lean frame of mind.
• Assist stakeholders and key customers with queries.
• Develop positive working relationships with key customers across the Group.
• Ensure Pension payments are processed on time.

What is the opportunity

Gain experience in Finance. Exposure to all Financial Control areas. Being part of a diverse team.

Essential Qualifications

• Part qualified or newly qualified accountant
• Essential Skills & Experience
• Experience of Microsoft office suite

Desirable Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of SAP
• Proficient in micorsoft Excel

Where Agency assistance is required Bank of Ireland Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Bank of Ireland by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Bank of Ireland Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of our workforce.