AddressESB 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.
The Inch Cape Wind Farm, currently in late-stage development, will see up to 72 turbines located 15km off the Angus Coast and will be one of Scotland’s largest single sources of renewable energy, powering up to 1 million homes with clean electricity. Owned by Inch Cape Offshore Limited, the project is an equal joint venture between Red Rock Power Limited and ESB.
We are currently looking for a Finance Officer to work in Offshore Wind, providing accurate reporting and variance analysis on a monthly basis. The Finance Officer role is primary a source of week-to-week financial information for the project.
This is an exciting opportunity for high performing candidates to work in a dynamic, rewarding and achievement focussed environment. They will be a team player and self-starter with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Assist in day-to-day accounting duties for the Inch Cape Group of companies.
- Assist in the management of all aspects of general ledger, purchase, and sales ledger functions for the area of responsibility, including cash management, management of payments to suppliers and liaison with the banks.
- Liaison with project teams in relation to cost tracking, expenditure approval, budgets, and reporting.
- Preparation of monthly reports, including Balance Sheet and Profit or Loss analysis, Management Accounts and Cash Flow Forecasts. Ensure timely reporting of financial information to the Financial Controller.
- Provide timely information to aid key decision-making within the station and support ad-hoc project analysis.
- Assist in the year-end statutory audit procedures and preparation of statutory accounts.
- Liaison with SAP technical team in relation to the system’s maintenance
- Assistance with tax-related matters including preparation of VAT returns.
- Assist in the management of loan and interest schedule for the Project Company.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Essential
• At least 5 years relevant work experience
- Strong team player with the ability to work and share knowledge within a team structure.
- Proven experience of managing internal stakeholders.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prepare professional reports.
- Good knowledge/understanding of International Accounting Standards.
- Strong IT/systems experience and capability.
- Good analytic skills.
- A flexible self-starter with ability to work from own initiative and take ownership of work.
- Strong time management and work prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
Desirable
• Off/Onshore windfarm experience.
- Strong SAP skills
Qualifications
Essential
• 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience.
- Working towards a professional accounting qualification
Location
At ESB we are committed to providing flexible, remote working opportunities across various roles through Smart Working.
The successful candidate may combine working from home within the United Kingdom, with attendance at base (Glasgow Office) for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager and may change as we learn about hybrid working.]
Reporting to
Inch Cape Financial Controller
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
Closing Date
19th March 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.
