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Systems Specialist

 
Vacancy Number:  26813
Category:  Finance
Job Type:  Full-time
 

 

 

Position Description 

To deliver optimum utilisation of Finance Systems and promote process best practice within systems. This role supports the Networks business in workflows, processes and reporting, maximising the use of SAP S4 and Business Warehouse (BW) Systems.


You will assist with system upgrades via System Integration Testing (SIT) testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) co-ordination, Triage User queries and identify & assist with improvements in processes and procedures. You will also be responsible for Data integrity ensuring all changes are captured correctly in our reporting tools.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Supports ongoing enhancements (Change requests) to finance SAP systems.  
  • Resolves complex queries and issues with Finance Operations / Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) and other business users and SAP specialists. 
  • Works on improvement and upgrade projects/service packs.
  • Develops and delivers systems training workshops with Process Owners and end users.
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with Finance Process Owners and teams, IT and BU Finance stakeholders.
  • Co-ordinates and performs system testing as required.
  • Responsible for full functional support for Performance Management reports (assess and scope impact and testing required for changes, system upgrades etc., perform unit, SIT testing and sometimes user acceptance and regression testing, resolve user queries and issues)  

 

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • A recognised professional accounting qualification or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Experience in SAP (Financial Accounting, Controlling and Project System Modules desired)
  • S/4 Hana experience
  • Systematic problem solver, ability to implement solutions and to solve root cause of problems 
  • Excellent understanding of end-to-end financial processes and systems   
  • Knowledge of IT developments & evolving best practice 
  • Strong stakeholder management skills 
  • Highly motivated - able to work on own initiative and as part of a team 
  • Good communications and interpersonal skills  

 

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.

 

Reporting To

BU Financial Accounting Manager 

 

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

€57,900 - €68,100 per annum (depending on experience)


Closing Date

5th June 2025

 

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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