Finance Analyst, Global Functions

Position Summary

This Finance Analyst role is an exciting permanent role for an accounting professional looking to build financial analysis and cost center management to their skillset across Global Functions. The role partners closely with finance teams, cost center owners, and Corporate Finance, providing hands‑on exposure to forecasting, variance analysis, presentation skills, and stakeholder engagement.
Success requires strong teamwork, communication, and analytical skills, offering a genuine pathway from accounting into a well‑rounded career as a financial analyst. The position is based in Athlone.

Principal Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:
•    Prepare and analyze monthly financial results for assigned cost centers, including communication of variance versus forecast, budget, and prior year
•    Ensure appropriate internal controls are maintained and that cost center accounting treatment follows corporate accounting policies and standards
•    Participate in the forecasting and budgeting processes, coordinating with all stakeholders
•    Coordinate monthly/quarterly financial close; including preparation of journal entries and financial reports
•    Assist with preparation of annual plan, forecasts and strategic plan, including preparation of variance analyses
•    Liaise with cost centre owners to complete ad hoc requests for support and ensure approval processes for invoices and expenses are up to date
•    Assist with the development of a robust financial risk assessment process and actively maintain a financial risk register for opportunities and costs within assigned cost centers
•    Support ad hoc projects and analysis for broader finance teams, researching and analyzing data to provide clear, cohesive explanations of business drivers
•    Support the Finance Manager with the preparation of key management presentations
•    Develop and maintain standard work templates across global functions
•    Adhere to and ensure compliance with the Teleflex Code of Ethics and all company policies, rules, and procedures
•    Other responsibilities/projects outlined by Finance Manager and senior management members 

Education / Experience Requirements

•    Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics, or equivalent experience; suited to someone with an accounting background looking to move into financial analysis and business partnering
•    2 to 4 years of experience in a finance/ accounting role
•    Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA would be an advantage
•    Understanfing of the annual budgeting and forecasting process
•    General accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and standards 
•    Ability to develop ad hoc reports as requested
•    Strong systems experience, including advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and functions); exposure to SAP, Hyperion, and/or other EPM tools would be an advantage.
•    Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with ability to translate financial data for non‑finance stakeholders; proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

•    Enthusiasm for developing a business partnering approach, with good communication and influencing skills.
•    Detail‑oriented with a focus on control, governance, and audit readiness.
•    Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑changing corporate environment.
•    Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
•    Collaborative team player with a continuous‑improvement mindset.
•    Curious and self‑motivated, with a passion for efficiency and continuous learning.

Note:  As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of Teleflex Medical business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: 5% Approx 

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