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Finance & Admin Team Member [12 Month Temporary]

 
 
Vacancy Number:  25025
Finance
Job Type:  Full-time
 

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy.  Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

Position Description

 

This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work as part of a team responsible for delivering financial management of both project and business performance for Asset Development. Key priorities for the finance team member in Asset Development is to support project directors as they work towards identifying and developing opportunities to enhance and expand ESB’s generation portfolio.   

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

The key responsibilities of the role will include but will not be limited to:

 

  • SRM shopper support for Asset Development which includes setting up carts in line with WBS structures and ensuring appropriate approvals are in place. Responsible for goods receipting invoices on these carts when appropriate approval has been received.
  • Supporting Project Directors with purchases by assisting with queries on SRM workflow and following up on invoice processing queries with the Invoice Processing team in Waterford and payment queries with the Finance Operations Payments team.
  • Coordinate and manage the non-centralised payments process through the various channels ensuring correct governance measures are adhered to throughout.
  • Assist with monthly billing and liaising with the OTC team in Finance Operations.
  • Submitting new Vendor requests through the SAP Portal and engaging with the Finance Operations Master Data team regarding SAP Vendors.
  • Coordinate various monthly / quarterly reports in relation to both finance and governance on behalf of Asset Development.
  • Assist Project Directors with ad hoc queries including tracking and monitoring project expenditure and exploring issues as they arise. 
  • Coordinate various ad hoc finance initiatives on behalf of Asset Development including improvement measures / projects.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

 

Essential

 

  • A good understanding of basic accounting and invoice processing processes
  • An ability to act independently working to solve problems and implement solutions.
  • Highly motivated – be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team to deliver high quality of work to tight deadlines.  
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  •  Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel & Outlook)
  • Good attention to detail

Desirable

 

  • Experience of working with SAP SRM

 

 

Location

 

This position is based in F27, Dublin. Smart working is a feature of the role, we anticipate that there will be a requirement to be in the office on Tuesday and Thursday each week.

 

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.

 

 

Reporting to

 

Project Development Manager

 

 

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
  • 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

 

€31,200 - €37,350

 

 

Closing Date

 

3rd May 2024

 

 

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie

 

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie

 

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

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