Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Team Horizon is seeking a Financial Analyst in Dublin. The Financial Analyst will support the financial governance, cost control, and reporting functions for the redevelopment programme in the healthcare sector.

Working within the Contracts and Claims team, the role focuses on monitoring project expenditure, analysing financial data, preparing forecasts and budgets, and supporting financial planning across a major capital programme.

Why you should apply:

• They put their people first and live their diversity and inclusion values embracing all perspectives.


• You enjoy working in a culture of learning and collaboration and making a positive impact.

What you will be doing:

• Support the provision of financial oversight and cost monitoring across the project, ensuring accurate tracking of expenditure against approved budgets. This will be achieved through the use of the financial / cost management digital tooling platform established for the programme.


• Support with the tracking and reporting of an agreed Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) aligned with the programme Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).


• Assist in the preparation of financial modelling and budget projections for programme and project activities.


• Support the Contracts and Claims team in the preparation of financial plans, earned value and cost to complete analysis and forecasting of projected costs to ensure accurate robust and reliable cash flow forecasting for the entire programme.


• Analyse financial and cost data to support the development of programme budgets, forecasts and financial performance monitoring.


• Assist in the implementation of cost control and financial governance measures to ensure programme delivery within approved budget parameters.


• Work collaboratively with Contracts and Claims team and other key stakeholders to establish cost objectives and monitor expenditure throughout the project lifecycle.


• Monitor project expenditure across different cost categories and prepare cost reports, including variance analysis and financial projections to support in accurate decision making by programme leadership and governance groups.


• Track contractor payments and support financial analysis of same ensuring robust and accurate cash flowing of the Programme budget.


•  Support the Contracts and Claims team in reviewing and monitoring the cost performance of all contractors engaged on the programme.


• Assist in ensuring financial processes associated with capital and programme expenditure are implemented, support continuous improvement in financial reporting and cost control processes within programme and project governance structures.


•  Promote and participate in the implementation and management of change.


• Proactively identify inequities / inefficiencies in service administration and implement solutions to improve service delivery, in line with legislation and benchmarking against best practice structures.


• Maintain a good understanding of internal and external factors that can affect service delivery including awareness of local and national issues that impact on own area of work.


• Embrace change and adapt local work practices accordingly by finding practical ways to make policies work, ensuring team knows how to action changes.


• Encourage and support staff through change processes.
  Standards, Regulations, Policies, Procedures & Legislation


• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures for own area


• Effectively discharge the day-to-day operations, including compliance with Financial regulations and all policies and procedure.


•  Assess and analyse compliance with National and EU legislative obligations, and national policies and procedure.


•  Ensure accurate attention to detail and consistent adherence to procedures and current standards within area of responsibility


• Maintain own knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and practices to perform the role effectively and to ensure standards are met by own team


• Maintain own knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation e.g. Financial Regulations, Health & Safety legislation, Employment legislation, FOI Acts etc


• Pursue continuous professional development in order to develop management expertise and professional knowledge


• Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility. 

What you need to apply:

• QQI Level 8 qualification in Engineering, Architecture, or Surveying.


• Experience in financial analysis, cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.


• Experience working on large capital projects or within construction, infrastructure, or healthcare environments.


• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel, Power BI, and financial systems knowledge (ACONEX desirable).


• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and reporting skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities, analyse complex datasets, and support strategic decision-making.