Financial Accountant - Decision Support

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.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.Professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is required.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in financial reporting and decision support, ideally within the Irish public sector.Consultancy experience is highly desirable, particularly in financial advisory roles for public sector organizations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Advanced proficiency in financial systems, data analysis tools.
• Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge and skills.
• Strong understanding of public sector financial frameworks.Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborative and client-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality outputs.Problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with government departments, state agencies, or public sector organizations in Ireland.
• Familiarity with financial reporting standards and tools used in the public sector.Demonstrated ability to lead or contribute to consultancy projects.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Decision Support and Financial Accountant to join our team. This role is designed for a professional with a strong accountancy background, preferably with experience in consultancy and a track record of delivering financial insights and reporting within the public sector in Ireland. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality decision support, financial analysis, and strategic reporting to enable effective resource allocation and policy implementation.