Ireland has one of the most beautiful natural environments in the world, and we want to keep it that way.

Appointed by the Irish government, but operating as a standalone company, Re-turn is a not-for-profit organisation established to run Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), a simple solution to achieving higher collection rates for drinks containers. DRS schemes operate successfully in more than 40 countries. DRS schemes reduce litter, prevent waste, lower emissions and relieve pressure on natural resources.

The Irish scheme went live on 1 February 2024 and has already collected over 2.5 billion drinks containers across the country. This means high quality material can be reprocessed and used to make new products – supporting a truly circular economy.

We’re a small but growing team and we’ve got off to a great start, but there’s still plenty to do to ensure Ireland’s scheme runs as efficiently as possible and achieves its high recycling ambitions.

FP&A plays a key business advisory role supporting decision making at a senior level, highlighting key financial issues and risks to consider. FP&A’s responsibilities are the financial support for the strategic plan; run future financial projections; budgeting, forecasting, reporting and control of the P&L; cash flow and capital adequacy management; scenario analysis and risk management support and investment appraisal.

A key responsibility for the role is to develop the FP&A function to enable achievement of business and personal objectives.

Core Functions:

Financial and business strategy

Support development and communication of the 5–7 year business plan and financial strategy.
Define and monitor financial KPIs linked to strategic objectives.
Analyse competitor and market financial information to inform decisions.
Provide timely insights to senior leadership on performance vs strategy.
Provide excellent data analysis skills that provide technical insight into complex data to allow informed decisions and to understand trends.
Support the CFO in communicating financial strategy issues and recommended changes to senior management and the Board.

Business performance reporting

Produce monthly/quarterly corporate management and Board reports in a timely manner and which gives an overview of business and financial performance and provides key messages and data insights.
Track performance against targets; highlight trends, issues and recommended actions.
Ensure reported figures are accurate, reconciled and stakeholder‑approved.
Present findings and implications to senior management and the Board.
Highlight trends, key actions, and strategic implications.

Budgeting and forecasting

Own the annual budgeting process and quarterly/rolling forecasts.
Manage end‑to‑end forecasting delivery: timelines, data collection, model maintenance and stakeholder communications.
Maintain controls, documentation and testing for financial models.
Produce polished forecast reports and presentations for the CEO and Board.

Cash flow & capital adequacy

Model short‑ and medium‑term cash flow and capital requirements.
Assess capital adequacy against strategic plans and regulatory/board expectations.
Scenario modelling and stress‑testing to quantify financial risks and upside opportunities.

Data and systems collaboration

Partner with BI and IT to convert large datasets into dashboards and decision‑grade insights (Power BI or similar).
Maintain integrity of accounting and FP&A systems (e.g., Microsoft Business Central).
Recommend technology or process enhancements to improve data governance and reporting speed/accuracy.

Continuous improvement & ad hoc support

Identify and implement process, reporting and modelling improvements.
Prepare Board packs, CFO briefings and ad hoc analysis as requested.
Build FP&A capability across the team through coaching, documentation and standards.

Other

Assist the CFO in respect of reports and presentations to the Board regarding financial issues and developments.
Work with the IT department to recommend suitable technology solutions to enhance our financial modelling and analysis capability.
Undertake ad hoc duties as agreed with the CFO to build a cutting edge and best in class financial data insights-based Finance team.

Skills & experience

Proven FP&A experience at a senior level (typically 6+ years) in corporate finance, FP&A or similar roles.
Excellent analytical skills, with ability to think independently and draw conclusions.
Strong financial modelling, forecasting and budgeting skills; advanced Excel required.
Practical experience with BI tools (Power BI preferred) and reporting/dashboard development.
Experience with accounting/ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central or similar).
Ability to translate data into strategic recommendations and present to senior stakeholders.
Ensures Accountability holding self and others accountable to meet commitments

Strong stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
Communicates effectively developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Instils Trust gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Situational adaptability adapting approach and demeanour in real time to match the shifting demands or different situations.
Commercial mindset, attention to detail and high standards for accuracy.
Professional qualification preferred (ACCA, CPA, CIMA) and degree in finance, accounting or related field.

About our benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits packaging which includes:

23 days’ holiday plus 2 company days (Good Friday & Christmas Eve) plus 10 bank holidays
Hybrid working: we operate a hybrid working arrangement with 2 days home working permitted per week (1 to be a Friday)
Flexible working: 37 hour week with core times Monday to Thursday 08:45 to 15:45 & Friday 08:45 to 12:45
Company Pension Contribution of 5%, increasing with service
Company Health Insurance Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Income Protection
Life assurance
Parking on site
Subsidised Canteen
Gym Membership Subsidy
Leap Card Subsidy

Closing Date: 25th May 2026

Senior FP&A Manager

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