Business Analyst

Role Objective

To business partner with the BAU’s in order to review the performance of the business and support the strategic direction of the division.

Role Specific Terms

This is a 1 year fixed term contract. The role will be based in Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive review of business performance that analyses and highlights underperforming areas of the business that require attention by management.
• Undertake root cause analysis to understand issues identified and develop solutions with the business to improve performance
• Work with the business and finance to identify, implement and track simplification and value add activities in order to drive improved performance
• Work with the business to identify their management information needs that will be delivered by the BPU and finance team
• Identify key financial and management information required by the business to support decision making and work closely with finance team to develop appropriate reports.
• Work closely the business and the finance team to develop a robust business and operating plan that links with the divisional strategy.
• Prepare rolling forecasts based on clear methodologies, highlighting key threats and opportunities to the achievement of the budget.
• Meet regularly with the BAUs to review financial and operational performance.
• Support the operations area in developing business cases for additional expenditure (capital, ICT, etc.).
• Work with the operations and finance team to develop new reports/OPIs/KPIs to enhance the relevance, accuracy and timeliness of the information to operation staff.
• Support Coillte Finance Team in developing robust standard costs which can be used for planning.
• Actively participate in projects as required.
• Provide support and back-up to the Head of Finance and Finance team as required.

Behavioural Competencies

• Results orientated
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Creativity
• Customer Focus
• Commercial Awareness
• Ability to multi-task
• Quality Conscious
• Initiative
• Integrity

Professional/Technical Competencies

• HETAC Level 8 Qualification in forestry or related business discipline plus 3 years relevant experience
• Background of business achievement
• Strong business and commercial skills (financial and technical)
• Full understanding of forest management business and process
• Project and Process management experience
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Very strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office