Vacancy Number:
28581
Category:
Finance
Job Type:
Full-time
Position Description
The Governance Team ensures that ESB Networks operates strong internal controls, adheres to Authority levels and Group policies, and operates a transparent and robust financial approval process The team is responsible for promoting a culture of good governance and risk management across the business and for managing the financial approvals process, co-ordinating the quarterly Governance ICF sign-off process and supporting the close out of Group Internal Audit actions and Key Control Team’s recommendations.
The Commercial Finance Analyst will play a key role in reviewing, challenging, and co-ordinating the Financial Approval process, while managing and supporting a wide range of stakeholders. The successful candidate will also contribute to broader governance, risk management and control activities as required.
Key Responsibilities
Co‑ordinate the Financial Approval process, ensuring that submissions are of a high quality, compliant with Financial Authority levels, and approved on SharePoint in a timely manner.
Provide support and guidance to stakeholders at all levels across the ESB Networks business on all aspects of effective governance and risk management including the approvals process.
Support the interpretation and application of the ESB Networks Delegated Authority levels and ESB Group Procurement Authority levels.
Co-ordinate the submission of ESB Networks DAC Board and ESB Board approval papers, ensuring timelines are met and queries from Senior Managers and Board members are addressed promptly.
Streamline and enhance existing processes, ensuring training materials, procedures and approval checklists are documented, maintained and up to date.
Support the wider team across governance, risk management and controls testing processes and project activities as required.
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
A recognised professional accounting qualification
Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience
Strong commercial acumen
Excellent attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to problem‑solve, work independently and collaborate effectively within a team
Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and deliver work to required timelines
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and SharePoint
Ability to work in accordance with agreed guidelines, policies and procedures
Desirable
Knowledge of the ESB Networks Business
Experience in governance, risk management or compliance management
Location
This position will be based in ESB Networks, Leopardstown Road, Dublin.
Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.
Reporting To
This role will report to the Governance Manager, ESB Networks.
Why Work with Us?
Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
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
Strong values-based and inclusive culture
Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
Salary
€59,000 - €70,000 per annum
Closing Date
8th of July, 2026
Interview
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:
Accountable and Ethical
Collaborative
Growing and Adaptive
Proactive
Respectful and Supportive
More information available on Our People Promise
Notes
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.
Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence,
[email protected].
About ESB
Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
