Business Unit Accountant

at  Iarnrd ireann

Position: Business Unit Accountant for the Chief Civil Engineers Department (CCE), IM
Location: Based in Inchicore, Dublin 8. (Hybrid working arrangements applicable, as per IÉ Remote Working policy).
Salary: 81k (Yr1) up to 84k (Yr3) per annum (Commensurate with suitable Qualifications & Experience) – Increments are applied annually on the anniversary of commencement date in the role.
Contract Hours: 36-hour per week.
Contract Duration: Fixed Term initially leading to permanency.
Annual Leave Entitlement: 25 days per annum, rising to 26 after 1 years’ service, and 28 on

completion of 4 years’ service.

• Additional Entitlements: Pension, Welfare Scheme, Income Protection, Further Education Development, Talent Development Programmes, Access to Health & Wellness Programmes, Reduced Fares on the Network and much more.

The Infrastructure Manager’s Department (IM) is made up of Engineering, Track /Access/Operations, and support functions. The teams are Civil Engineering, Signal, Electrical & Telecommunications Engineering, building & conservation, and Infrastructure Operations
The successful candidate will become part of the IM Finance team which aligns to the above structure.
Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, Chief Civil Engineer’s (CCE) Department the primary purpose of this role is to assist in the management of the financial control requirements for the Building & Facilities (BF) and Mechanical & Electrical (ME) business units within the CCE Department covering budgetary control, financial planning, forecast management, periodic reporting and capital projects analysis.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates must have a professional accounting qualification, with at least 7 years post qualification experience.
• High level IT skills including demonstrated ability in SAP (FI/CO, MM), and Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills
• Demonstrated ability in the preparation of high quality, timely and consistent financial reports, both internal and external.
• The ability to lead and take ownership of projects
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving and change management issues

Please refer the Job description for details