Financial Analyst Jobs

Ireland's insurance and financial services concentration has created strong demand for financial analysts, actuaries, and risk professionals, with 73 active roles predominantly in Dublin (47) but with notable clusters in Cork (8), Wexford (5), and Donegal (4).

The insurance sector is the largest employer group. Zurich Insurance leads with 7 positions across its Dublin operations, hiring financial analysts for reserving, capital modelling, and regulatory reporting functions. AIG has 5 positions, RSA Insurance Ireland recruits 4 analysts, and AXA and PartnerRe contribute further demand. These roles reflect the depth of Ireland's insurance market — the country is one of Europe's largest centres for reinsurance and specialty insurance, creating a steady pipeline of actuarial and financial analysis work.

Healthcare and pharma add a different dimension. Johnson & Johnson has 6 financial analyst positions, typically covering FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) for its Irish manufacturing and commercial operations. UnitedHealth Group recruits 5 analysts for its Dublin-based healthcare analytics and operations function.

Banking and fintech round out the picture. AIB hires 2 financial analysts for its domestic banking operations. Amazon recruits finance professionals for its European operations, while Canonical hires financial analysts to support its globally distributed, founder-led technology business.

What skills do you need? Financial modelling in Excel remains the universal baseline, with increasing demand for Python and SQL for data-heavy analytical work. For insurance-specific roles, knowledge of Solvency II, IFRS 17, and reserving methodologies is essential. Actuarial progress (IFoA or SOA exams) commands a significant premium. For FP&A roles, experience with SAP, Oracle, or Workday Adaptive Planning is valued. The career path runs from Financial Analyst and Junior Actuary through Senior Analyst and Finance Manager to Financial Controller, Chief Actuary, and CFO — with the actuarial qualification track offering one of the most structured and well-compensated professional development paths available in the Irish market.