Accounts Payable & Cost Analyst

About us At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team – you are a key player in shaping our future. At Davy, you are the difference. Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors. Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally. About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Davy as an Accounts Payable & Cost Analyst in our Finance Department. The Accounts Payable & Cost Analyst is responsible for ensuring the efficient and controlled processing of supplier transactions, maintaining strong governance across the purchase-to-pay process, and delivering insightful cost analysis to support budget management and business decision-making. The role combines operational finance responsibilities with analytical and business partnering activities, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and on time while identifying, investigating, and resolving cost variances. The postholder will work closely with budget owners and operational teams to improve financial awareness, enhance controls, and drive continuous process improvements across finance processes. In the role, the successful candidate will: Accounts Payable & Governance Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and in line with company policies and procedures. Review and set up new suppliers, ensuring all required documentation, approvals, and due diligence checks are completed. Maintain supplier master data and ensure information remains accurate and up to date. Ensure compliance with internal controls, delegated authorities, procurement policies, and governance requirements. Process and validate supplier invoices, matching invoices to purchase orders and approvals where applicable. Investigate and resolve invoice queries, discrepancies, and supplier issues in a timely manner. Prepare and execute supplier payment runs in accordance with payment schedules and approval processes. Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding balances. Support internal and external audit requirements relating to accounts payable activities. Cost Analysis Analyse expenditure across departments and cost centres to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and anomalies. Produce regular cost reporting and variance analysis against budgets and forecasts. Investigate budget variances, identifying root causes and providing recommendations for corrective action. Challenge cost assumptions and provide insight into spending patterns. Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate expenditure analysis and commentary. Identify areas where costs can be controlled, reduced, or better managed. Prepare management information and financial analyses to support decision-making. Assist with month-end activities, including accrual reviews, prepayments, expenditure validation, and reporting. Process Improvement Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and controls across accounts payable and cost management processes. Review existing workflows and recommend process enhancements to reduce manual activity and eliminate recurring issues. Support the implementation of system improvements, automation initiatives, and digital finance solutions. Develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures. Promote best practice financial processes across the organisation. Drive initiatives that improve service delivery to suppliers and internal stakeholders. Stakeholder Management Build effective working relationships with managers, procurement teams, and suppliers. Act as a trusted finance contact for operational teams. Support non-finance stakeholders in understanding financial information and governance requirements. Communicate financial issues, risks, and opportunities clearly and effectively. About you We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills: Experience working within Accounts Payable or Finance Operations. Experience processing invoices and supplier payments. Experience performing financial analysis and investigating financial variances. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to interpret financial data and explain findings to non-finance stakeholders. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills. Good stakeholder management and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Desirable AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP. What we offer At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning. Health and Wellbeing Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection. Reward and Recognition We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most. Growth and Development Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy. Positive Workplace Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy. Values and Culture Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values – One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy. Important Information Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements. Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate’s eligibility to work in Ireland. Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role. Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.