Financial Planning & Analysis / Cost Management Associate

Aviva Direct Ireland Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis / Cost Management Associate for a 12-month Fixed-term Contract. Based in Dublin, Cork, or Galway, the role offers a hybrid work model. Responsibilities include supporting annual forecasts, preparing management reports, and partnering with stakeholders for cost optimisation. Ideal candidates will have robust analytical skills, advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency, and knowledge of cost accounting principles. Competitive remuneration and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive market leading salary

Generous pension contributions

Annual performance-related bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free car parking

Health & dental insurance contributions

Professional qualification support

Flexible benefits options

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in financial planning, forecasting, and cost optimisation is essential.
• Capable of engaging effectively with various stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver reports and insights under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of annual business plans and financial forecasts.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and variance analysis.
• Deliver management reports for senior leadership.
• Partner with businesses for cost optimisation.
• Provide accountability support to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Advanced Excel / PowerPoint skills

Knowledge of cost accounting fundamentals

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Ability to work accurately under pressure

Familiarity with IFRS 17

Job description

Financial Planning & Analysis / Cost Management Associate

12-month Fixed-term Contract

Location: Dublin, Cork or Galway based (50% hybrid working)

We’re looking for a talented FP&A / Cost Management Associate to join our Finance team at Aviva Ireland General Insurance on a 12-month Fixed-term Contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in financial planning, forecasting, and cost optimisation, helping us deliver accurate insights that shape strategic decisions. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support development of annual business plans and financial forecasts.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts, variance analysis, and performance insights.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly management reports for senior leadership and board.
• Partner with the business to drive cost optimisation and budget control.
• Provide strong challenge and support to stakeholders, ensuring accountability for performance.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel / PowerPoint skills (TM1 or similar tools an advantage).
• Knowledge of cost accounting fundamentals and financial concepts.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with IFRS 17 and general insurance industry metrics.

What will you get for this role?

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• A competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications
• Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%)
• Annual performance related bonus and pay review
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
• Free car parking
• Generous Health & dental insurance contributions after six months
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme
• TaxSaver Travel Scheme
• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family
• Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

Aviva is for Everyone

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying please send a mail to Balazs Palcsek at [e-mail]