ESB is a purpose-led company striving to create a brighter future for our customers and communities. We lead the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy.
We operate one of the world's most progressive electricity systems, spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Great Britain, as well as an international energy consulting business.
Our Approach
We aim to bring our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives.
This requires us to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge, and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers, and community.
Team Lead Opportunity
A Team Lead position has now arisen within Finance Operations, Accounting and Reporting teams in Enterprise Services, ESB.
Candidates are sought who are highly motivated, with a strong accounting and analytical background and capability.
The position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work as part of a large finance team, delivering best-practice finance processes, digitalisation, business requirements, and staff development.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the delivery of business unit management accounts, reconciliations, statutory, and regulatory financial statements.
* Assist and advise the business unit on accounting implications of commercial transactions.
* Manage the statutory audit process for business unit entities, engagement with external auditors, and delivery of outputs to key internal and external stakeholders as required.
* Manage the relationship with key business unit stakeholders.
* Manage the performance of the Accounting & Reporting team to ensure delivery of outputs to business units.
* Manage the performance and development of team members.
* Delivery of continuous improvement initiatives and various projects within the Accounts & Reporting function.
Experience and Qualifications
* High level of accounting competency and strong analytical skills.
* Highly motivated – able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Strong understanding of financial systems and processes.
* A recognised professional accounting qualification is essential.
* Minimum of five years' post-qualification experience in a related role.
Location and Working Arrangements
ESB Head Office, F27, 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.
Reporting Line
Business Unit Accounting & Reporting Manager.
Why Work with Us?
* Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to a net-zero carbon future.
* Progressive, hybrid working model.
* Career development through mentoring and training.
* Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities.
* Sports and Social Clubs.