Consultant - Economist

at  Forvis Mazars

ABOUT US:

Forvis Mazars is a leading international audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with significant operations in Ireland. Operating as a united partnership, working as one integrated team, leveraging expertise, scale and cultural understanding to deliver exceptional and tailored services in audit, assurance, tax, consulting, financial advisory, corporate finance and financial outsourcing.
With over 35 partners and 900+ staff based in Dublin, Galway Limerick and Cork the Irish firm draws on the expertise of more than 40,000 professionals in over 100 countries to assist major international groups, SMEs, private investors and public bodies at every stage in their development.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience working on capital investment projects is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA), Multi Criteria Analysis, Logic Path frameworks etc.Experience working on public sector projects, including infrastructure, higher education, health, transport, or housing.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, Finance, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
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SKILLS:

• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling tools (e.g., Excel, Stata, R).
• Strong understanding of economic appraisal methodologies and impact evaluation.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Experience in housing policy, urban economics, or sustainability metrics.Familiarity with research methods for economic policy evaluation.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Economist to join our team. The successful candidate will specialize in the application of Ireland’s Infrastructure Guidelines (formerly known as the Public Spending Code) while contributing to economic research and projects, such as analysing social housing and other public sector investments.
This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the economic evaluation of transformative projects, including strategic infrastructure, research initiatives, and policy development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Infrastructure Guidelines and Economic Evaluation
• Apply the Infrastructure Guidelines in appraising public investment projects, ensuring compliance with national frameworks.
• Support the development of strategic assessments, preliminary business cases, and final business cases for capital projects.
• Conduct Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA), Value for Money and multi-criteria analyses to evaluate project viability and strategic alignment.
• Economic Research and Analysis
• Undertake economic research on key public sector issues, such as social housing, urban regeneration, and economic inclusion.
• Evaluate policies and investment proposals for their economic, social, and environmental impacts.
• Provide actionable insights from data-driven analyses to support decision-making.
• Reporting and Presentation
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and dashboards summarising findings and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Communicate complex economic concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including economists, project managers, public policy experts, and engineers.Liaise with government departments, agencies, and funding bodies to ensure project alignment with policy objectives.