Trainee Accountant - Financial Planning & Analysis (2027 Intake)

Job Title: Trainee Accountant - F P &A

Location: Limerick

Job Type:  Full Time

About H&MV Engineering:

H&MV Engineering is a global leader in high-voltage electrical engineering, powering the transition to a sustainable future. We’re at the cutting-edge of renewable energy, data centres, and complex utility projects - powered by a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Our foundation is built on safety, collaboration, and respect. These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we grow. And at H&MV Engineering, growth isn’t just a goal—it’s a mindset.

We invest in our people, offering opportunities to develop, lead, and shape the future of energy. We value passion, motivation, and problem-solving skills, and we believe that diverse perspectives fuel better outcomes.

We’re not here to keep up—we’re here to lead.

About the Role:

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reports and board packs, including revenue and overheads variance analysis.
• Preparing and reviewing the budgets against actual results and identifying trends, issues, and mitigation plans.
• Support the monthly forecasting and support to drive revenue maximisation, identify variances, and developing mitigation plans.
• Supporting the preparation and presentation of the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Supporting the overhead review process and act as a business partner to the functional leaders to support overhead cost control.
• Perform detailed financial analysis and commentary, driving meaningful insight to department managers and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Acting as a key interface between the wider H&MV business and the Group Finance team.
• Support the development of H&MV's long-term financial plans and strategy.
• Support in establishing financial controls and governance throughout the business.
• Support other internal projects and ongoing commercial initiatives, such as office strategy, business stream reviews, and business cases, to drive cost-effective growth.
• Active participant in department productivity, ensuring processes are streamlined, improving the speed of month-end delivery, etc.
• Ad hoc projects as required.

Key Requirements

• Third Level Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Interest in persuing a career in Accounting, with interest in learning about accounting regulations and practices.
• Strong financial analytical and problem solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented approach towards business issues.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to energise your career?

Join our inclusive team and help build a brighter, more sustainable future—one project at a time