Position Description

These positions offer the successful candidates the opportunity to work as part of a large finance team. Key priorities for Finance Operations and FP&A are the delivery of best practice finance processes, digitalisation, delivering business requirements and continued staff development.

Key Responsibilities

• Period close, consolidation and reconciliation activities at Group and Business Unit level
• Co-ordination of the annual statutory audit process, engagement with external auditors and delivery of outputs to key internal and external stakeholders as required
• Delivery of continuous improvement initiatives and various projects within the Accounting & Reporting function
• Monitoring accounting (IFRS), technical and commercial developments and advising on their impact on the financial close of the Group
• Responsibility for overseeing and reviewing accounting and reporting processes, including ensuring that relevant record to report controls are operating effectively
• Prepare, analyse and report BU monthly management reporting information
• Analyse and report financial and non-financial KPIs
• Prepare forecast, target setting, budgets and 5-year plans, to include gathering inputs through engagement with the business, reporting draft and final outcomes and commentary
• Address ad hoc queries and decision support requests
  
  

Essential

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or equivalent with at least 2 years post qualification experience
• High level of accounting competency and strong analytical skills
• Highly motivated – able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong IT skills
• Strong understanding of financial systems and processes
  
  

Location

This position will be based in ESB’s Head Office at Fitzwilliam 27, Dublin 2

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

ESB is one of the founding members of The Remote Alliance – a new initiative established by the social enterprise Grow Remote. Working with other like-minded members, we’ve committed to developing solutions that will ensure remote and hybrid working can become a sustainable part of our business.  

The Remote Alliance - Grow Remote

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Progressive, hybrid working model
• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Generous Pension
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion programme
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
  
  

Reporting To

Group Accounting & Reporting Manager.

Closing Date

9th October 2023

Salary

€54,000 - €64,000 per annum.

Notes

• For some positions psychometric testing may be required to support the interview process.
• If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie
  
  

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