Business & Finance Estimator

A business and finance estimator (often called a cost estimator or commercial analyst) calculates the total time, labor, materials, and overhead expenses required to complete a project or manufacture a product. They play a critical role in strategic planning, budgeting, and ensuring bids remain profitable and competitive.

Core Responsibilities

• Cost Analysis: Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, or project requirements to break down the scope of work and estimate the quantities needed.
• Bid & Tender Preparation: Compile detailed, data-driven cost estimates and bid packages to help the sales team win new contracts without compromising profit margins.
• Vendor Coordination: Research market rates and solicit competitive quotes from suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential financial risks, evaluate currency exchange rates, and factor in inflation or changing market conditions.
• Budget Monitoring: Track the project life cycle by comparing estimated costs against actual expenses, explaining variances, and identifying cost-saving (or "value engineering") opportunities.
• Key Skills & Qualifications
• Financial Modeling: Strong ability to build, maintain, and analyze cost models using advanced spreadsheet software and specialized databases.
• Data Literacy: High proficiency in analytical tools like Microsoft Excel, SAP, or Power BI.
• Commercial Awareness: A solid understanding of profit margins, procurement processes, and contract terms.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills to present bids to senior stakeholders, negotiate with suppliers, and advise project managers.
• Education & Experience: Typically requires a degree in finance, business, economics, or engineering, alongside prior industry experience in commercial analysis, surveying, or cost accounting.

Pay: €50,000.00-€90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Free or subsidised travel
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Education:

• Master's (preferred)

Language:

• Chinese (preferred)
• English (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (preferred)

Location:

• Dublin, County Dublin (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dublin, County Dublin