Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

About the Role

Maxi Zoo Ireland are seeking an experienced and commercially minded FP&A Analyst to support our Retail Support Office and partner with leadership teams across our Ireland retail operations.

The FP&A Analyst is responsible for supporting the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis processes across the business. This role plays a key part in providing financial insights, driving decision-making, and supporting strategic initiatives.

This role is a full time hybrid position and based at our Head Office located in Ballincollig, Co. Cork. Fully remote work is not available.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.

Prepare financial models to project revenue, costs, and cash flow.

Work with business units to gather inputs and assumptions.

Entry of finalized forecasting data into SAP/BPC Controlling tool for local & group level consolidation purposes.

Reporting

Support month-end close processes in collaboration with the finance team.

Align FP&A outputs with statutory reporting and financial accounts.

Prepare daily, weekly, monthly management reports and presentations.

Ensure timely and accurate reporting to senior leadership.

Performance Analysis

Analyse monthly financial results vs. budget and prior year.

Identify key variances and provide clear commentary.

Track KPIs and operational performance metrics.

Develop dashboards and reports (Excel, Power BI, or similar)

Business Partnering

Partner with department heads and store/operational managers.

Provide financial insight to support decision-making.

Support investment appraisals and businesscases along with conducting sensitivity analysis.

Challenge assumptions and identify opportunities for improvement.

Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and accuracy.

Support implementation of finance systems and tools.

Enhance data quality and reporting capabilities.

Key Skills & Experience

Qualifications

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

Experience

2+ years experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or similar role.

Experience in retail, FMCG, or multi-site environment (preferable).

Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.

Technical Skills

Strong Excel skills (advanced formulas, pivot tables, modelling).

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP preferable).

Experience with reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) advantageous.

Core Competencies

Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

A scaling mindset, with a drive to help build a stronger organisation together.

Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Ability to build strong relationships across both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

What We Offer

An opportunity to grow with Europes biggest pet retailer.

Competitive salary/pension.

Hybrid office arrangements.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Employee Discount up to 40% staff discount and 20% off in our salons.

Career development.

Paid maternity and paternity leave, annual leave & sick leave.

Free onsite parking.