Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

FP&A Manager – Chadwicks Group

Location: Naas Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

About Us

Chadwicks Group and MacNaughton Blair are market leaders in the builder’s merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The core business comprises the Builders Merchants division which main brands include Chadwicks, MacBlair, Cork Builders Providers, Davies and Telfords. In addition, through organic growth and acquisitions the Group have established a range of brands which are close to the core but offer a uniquely different range of products. These include Heiton Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, Sitetech and HSS in the Republic of Ireland and Woodfloor Warehouse and Doorways in Northern Ireland. Chadwicks Group and MacNaughton Blair are part of the Grafton Group PLC.

The Opportunity / Who We Seek

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager will lead the budgeting and forecasting process for both Chadwicks Group and MacNaughton Blair.

The FP&A Manager will strengthen Chadwicks Group’s financial planning, forecasting, analysis and reporting capabilities. The role will provide high‑quality insights for senior leadership and ensure a robust, efficient planning cycle. The role combines analytical excellence, strong business partnering, and enhanced reporting through modern budgeting systems.

Responsibilities:

The FP&A Manager is a varied and wide-ranging role that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Lead the annual budgeting processes, quarterly forecasting and monthly outlook cycles, working closely with Division heads to develop detailed budgets that align with strategic goals
• Manage the rolling forecast process to ensure accurate and timely updates based on current business conditions
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend actions to mitigate risks
• Develop robust financial models to support scenario analysis and strategic planning
• Prepare and deliver monthly performance reporting packs with clear insights
• Progress dynamic budgeting software/systems
• Standardise forecasting and reporting processes across the businesses
• Assist and co-ordinate preparation of the Group’s 5-year plan and collaborate with stakeholders across the business to provide updates to the Board on progress against plan
• Manage improvements in reporting and insights to help improve financial & operational performance to deliver on both short term targets and longer term strategic plans
• Support post‑acquisition reviews
• Analyse current processes and identify areas for improvement to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Implement best practices and standard operating procedures to streamline operations
• Leverage technology and automation tools to optimize workflows
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate processes with other financial and operational systems

Requirements & Key Competencies

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
• Qualified accountant with 10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis with high levels of exposure to senior stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (modeling, macros) and financial software/BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, ERP systems, dynamic budgeting software)
• Experience delivering budgeting and forecasting at scale
• Track record of driving process improvement and systems adoption
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insight
• Familiarity with accounting concepts and IFRS accounting standards
• Detail Orientation: Ability to build bottom-up forecasts/budgets at granular level
• Strategic Thinking: Supports medium‑ to long‑term planning with scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Operational Excellence. Improves processes, reporting accuracy and forecasting discipline
• Digital Fluency: Leads adoption of new budgeting systems and BI tool

Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Bonus
• Car Allowance
• Private Health Care
• Pension Scheme
• Profit Share Scheme
• Colleague Saving Scheme
• Colleague Discount
• Educational Assistance
• Wellness initiatives
• Other Standard Benefits