Infrastructure Guidelines – Assistant Manager

About Us

Forvis Mazars is a leading international audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with significant operations in Ireland. Operating as a united partnership, working as one integrated team, leveraging expertise, scale and cultural understanding to deliver exceptional and tailored services in audit, assurance, tax, consulting, financial advisory, corporate finance and financial outsourcing.

With over 35 partners and 900+ staff based in Dublin, Galway Limerick and Cork the Irish firm draws on the expertise of more than 40,000 professionals in over 100 countries to assist major international groups, SMEs, private investors and public bodies at every stage in their development.

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an Infrastructure Guidelines Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in applying the Infrastructure Guidelines (formerly known as Public Spending Code) in Ireland, combined with expertise in financial modelling for Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) or Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA).

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to transformative infrastructure projects and ensure robust financial evaluation aligned with national investment priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Guidelines Expertise:

Ensure all projects adhere to the latest Infrastructure Guidelines in Ireland, including evaluation, planning, and management of public investment projectsApply Infrastructure Guidelines in project appraisal and development processes.Provide guidance to stakeholders on compliance with national frameworks and ensure strategic alignment of capital projects with government priorities.Oversee projects from the strategic assessment and preliminary business case through to the final business case and post-completion review

Financial Modelling

Develop comprehensive financial models to support Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) or Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA).Analyse project costs, benefits, and risks to provide insights and recommendations.Ensure accuracy, transparency, and adherence to best practices in financial modelling.

Strategic Analysis And Reporting

Develop comprehensive multi-criteria Analysis to evaluate options. Assess the economic and financial viability of infrastructure projects.Prepare detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders, summarizing findings and recommendations.Contribute to decision-making by providing actionable insights from modelling outputs and appraisal processes.

Collaboration And Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, economists, engineers, and public sector representatives.Engage with government departments, funding agencies, and other stakeholders to communicate analyses and ensure alignment with policy objectives.

Educational Background

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Economics, accountancy, Finance, Engineering, Public Policy, or a related discipline.Professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or equivalent qualification is required.

Professional Experience

Demonstrated experience with the Infrastructure Guidelines or international equivalent.Proven track record in financial modelling for Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) and/or Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA).Experience preparing business cases for infrastructure or public sector projects.

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in financial modelling tools (e.g., Excel, bespoke software).Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.Familiarity with appraisal methodologies under the Infrastructure Guidelines.

Interpersonal Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to present complex analyses to non-technical audiences.Strong stakeholder management and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification or advanced training in financial modelling or project appraisal.Experience in public sector infrastructure projects or consulting.Knowledge of sustainability metrics in infrastructure development.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunity to work on high-impact projects with a dynamic team.Professional development and career growth in a supportive environment.Remote working several days a week.

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