Description

Ryanair are currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join the Engineering Department of Europe's Largest Airline Group.

This is an excellent time to join Ryanair as we look to grow to over 800 aircraft and 300m guests per year within the next 10 years.
 
Reporting to the Financial Controller - Engineering, this brand-new role will be based in our Engineering HQ in Dublin. The successful candidate will be supporting the Engineering Finance function in all aspects including budgetary control, procurement and reconciliation. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a fully qualified accountant, and possess a deep understanding of financial management, ideally from within a highly operational organisation.  

Main Duties:

Financial Management:

• Assist with the control and management the engineering department’s direct and indirect costs.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for all engineering-related expenditures.
• Analyse variances between actual results and budgeted figures, providing actionable insights and recommendations.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assist with the annual budgeting process for the engineering department.
• Prepare detailed financial forecasts to support strategic planning and decision-making.

Cost Control:

• Implement and maintain robust cost control processes to manage engineering opex/capex expenditures.
• Develop strategies to optimize engineering spend without compromising safety or quality.
• Conduct regular financial reviews to identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for improvement.
   

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• The candidate should be able to demonstrate a high degree of initiative, strong interpersonal and excellent communications skills.
• Experience with SAP accounting system is desirable. 
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint is essential.
• Ability to work in a pressurised and fast paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme – Matched up to 5% or €5,000
• Death in Service Benefit – Up to 2 times of annual basic salary
• 20 Days Annual Leave – Increasing to 22 days after 12 months and 25 days after 3 years of continuous service.
• Option for up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Unrivalled career progression

Competencies