Sustainability Reporting Analyst
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. We operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world.
Job 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Design/Update/Maintain Data and Reporting Processes
* Develop and refine processes for collecting, analysing, and reporting sustainability data
* Ensure appropriate control activities are in place including sign-offs
* 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
Experience and Qualifications
* 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 a 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
* Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks
Location
This position is based in ESB Head Office, 27 Lower Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2.
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
* 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