Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, CarTrawler

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is desirable
• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with 2+ years PQE; previous experience in an FP&A or similar commercial role is desirable
• Intermediate/Advanced with MS Office packages, advanced Excel skills and integrated accounting systems experience
• High proficiency and experience in financial modelling
• Excellent analytical capabilities with ability to understand and breakdown complex data and processes and distil into actionable insights for key stakeholders
• Innate curiosity and willingness to learn about the financial and operational characteristics of both CarTrawler and the wider online ground transportation industry
• Critical thinking: Ability to think outside the box, see the bigger picture through consideration of future implications and scenarios and use these when making recommendations
• Problem solver: Ability to work with ambiguous information to determine root cause or drivers and then put forward resolutions
• Strong attention to detail as analysis is used to inform business decisions and influence strategy
• Team player with a proven track record of working in a highly collaborative environment with finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively to ensure objectives are met successfully and on time
• Strong inter-personal and presentation skills with ability to effectively manage stakeholder relationships

• Reporting to: FP&A Manager
• Support the FP&A Manager with the annual planning process, 5-year plans and quarterly forecasts
• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the financial models and templates used for the Company plan and quarterly forecasts
• Maintain a robust reporting framework which gives the LT (Leadership Team) the ability to view Actuals vs Plan, Prior year and Forecast at the relevant granularity throughout a month
• Review monthly performance in the company P&L and Cashflow, engaging with Finance Business Partners and other stakeholders in the business to gain an understanding of key drivers of company performance
• Assist in the production of monthly Board reporting packs and other analysis required by key stakeholders (LT, Board, Investors and company senior management) to support informed decision making
• Drive continual process improvements leveraging best practices, standardization, and automation to scale the team’s analysis capabilities
• Develop a strong relationship with the Finance Business Partnering team to ensure that any financial data used aligns with FP&A financials and methodologies
• Assist in benchmarking CarTrawler performance against the external market, ensuring performance trends are unearthed and contextualised
• Perform insightful analysis into deviations of company performance with an ability to make informed assumptions on a timely basis and deliver an overall recommendation

• 25 days annual leave, plus company days
• “Friday Unplugged” – last Friday of every month we have a half-day mental health break day
• Maternity & paternity leave, wedding leave & parents leave
• Bespoke career pathing platform
• Online behavioural & technical academy
• Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging seminars
• Hybrid working model
• Modern, open plan offices just a stone’s throw from Dublin City Centre
• Chill Out Room – designed to give our employees a relaxation space during their work day
• Free weekly yoga classes, VHI online fitness classes, weekly tennis, running and 5-a-side football
• Charity runs
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive VHI health insurance
• In-house health screenings
• Optional flu vaccinations
• Income protection & life assurance
• New mothers’ lactation room
• We have several employee cohorts across the business that you can become a part of, such as Sports and Social Club, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, Engagement Champion Network, etc
• Travel Tax Saver Schemes for rail and bus
• On-demand ride-hailing app with discounts exclusively for CarTrawler employees
• Bike to Work scheme and secure bike storage

Total funding: $113.3m

CarTrawler provides car rental and mobility solutions to travel industry players, enabling them to supplement their revenue and improve the experiences of their customers. It runs what is essentially a B2B marketplace for car rentals, through which airlines and travel agents can offer their clients end-to-end travel options.