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Sustainability Reporting Analyst

 
Vacancy Number:  26869
Category:  Finance
Job Type:  Full-time
 

 

 

Position Description  

 

The Sustainability Reporting Analyst plays a pivotal role in the organisation's sustainability efforts by supporting the Reporting Manager in the accurate and prompt reporting of sustainability performance from Business Units and at Group Level. With a focus on transparency, compliance, and effective communication, the analyst ensures that sustainability data is collected, analysed, and reported in a timely manner. This role is essential in driving the ESBs commitment to sustainability and fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  

  

 

Key Responsibilities  

 

Design/Update/Maintain Data and Reporting Processes 

  • Develop and refine processes for collecting, analysing, and reporting sustainability data 

  • Ensure appropriate control activities in place including sign off’s  

  • Stay updated on best practices and emerging standards 

 

Collect and Consolidate Sustainability Data/Metrics 

  • Gather and consolidate data related to sustainability factors 

  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of data sets 

 

Produce Reporting Packages 

  • Prepare regular and ad-hoc sustainability reports for various reporting periods including annual sustainability report 

  • Present data in a clear and understandable format 

 

Manage Reporting Process 

  • Run end-to-end reporting process, ensuring timelines are met and data quality is maintained 

  • Work with BU sustainability leads across the group to meet national sustainability targets and stated corporate environmental goals  

 

Reporting Governance 

  • Implement and adhere to reporting governance frameworks, ensuring consistency and compliance with relevant standards and regulations 

 

Engage with External and Internal Auditors 

  • Collaborate with auditors to provide necessary information and ensure the accuracy and reliability of sustainability data 
     

Supporting Assurance and Information Exchange Requests 

  • Assist with assurance and information exchange requests, providing data and information as needed 

 

Perform Pre-Assurance Activities 

  • Conduct pre-assurance activities to ensure that sustainability data is prepared for external assurance processes 

 

AD Hoc projects as required 

 

 

Experience and Qualifications  

 

Essential 

 

  • Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) 

  • 2+ years PQE reporting experience 

  • Skilled in data collection, able to gather, record, and organize information from various sources 

  • Detail-oriented approach to ensure accuracy in sustainability data collection and reporting, coupled with continuous improvement mindset  

  • Strong governance experience  

  • Proficient in performance analysis, including analysing ESG performance data, identifying trends, variances, and insights, and providing meaningful commentaries 

  • Good quantitative skills, capable of working with metrics, measurements, and KPIs 

   

Desirable 

  • Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks 

 

 

Location  

 

This position is based in ESB Head Office, 27 Lower Fitzwilliam Street, 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 two anchor days 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 

 

This role reports to the Sustainability Reporting & Governance 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 

 

€57,900 - €68,000 depending on experience

 

 
Closing Date 

 

19th June 2025

 

 

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. 

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.
 

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