Commercial Finance Analyst, Finance, Networks

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, recruitment@esb.ie.

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.