About this role
<div> <div> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Position Description </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At Networks Telecoms, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of utility telecommunications, playing a pivotal role in the seamless operation of modern electricity networks. As a leading-edge provider, we are integral to the success of the ESB’s digital strategy, enabling innovative solutions and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of energy distribution. Our commitment to cutting-edge technology and continuous improvement makes us a crucial partner in driving the future of smart energy management. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Commercial Analyst role forms part of the business support function for the Telecoms group, with responsibility across both regulated and non-regulated activities. Key areas of focus include service-level agreements and pricing, financial reporting and management information, and governance processes including purchase orders. The team also serves as the primary interface with Financial Control and leads the preparation of annual budgets, as well as supporting PR6 Telecoms allowances and regulatory submissions. </span></p> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The key responsibilities of this role will include but are not limited to: </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Monitor, track, and report regulatory allowance spend against budget and forecasts, ensuring alignment with financial targets. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborate with Financial Control to support the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly financial forecasts. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support supplier contracts across the Telecoms business, ensuring effective commercial oversight and value delivery. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Oversee Telecoms service agreements, including service catalogues, pricing structures, bid support, and cost modelling and analysis. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial performance and commercial efficiency. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Review and evaluate business case proposals to ensure robust financial structure, accuracy, and alignment with strategic objectives. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Produce high-quality reports, presentations, and management information to support decision-making on financial and procurement matters. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Undertake ad hoc finance activities as required by the Commercial Manager. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Experience and Qualifications </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Essential </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum of five years’ experience in a commercial, financial analyst, or similar role. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong commercial acumen with a clear focus on value and performance. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence effectively. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated capability to collaborate with and engage stakeholders across multiple business functions. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify key drivers, and present insights clearly and concisely. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Self-motivated with a flexible approach to workload management. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Desirable</strong> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Understanding of compliance, governance, and procurement policies. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Location </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This position will be based in ESB offices, Leopardstown Road. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration <strong>at least two days per week</strong>. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business. </span></p> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong> Reporting To </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Commercial & Governance Manager, Networks Telecoms </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <div> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Why Work with Us? </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Career development through mentoring and training </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Sports and Social Clubs </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Networking opportunities </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Credit Union </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Generous Pension </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Access to staff well-being programmes </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Generous parental leave entitlements </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong values-based and inclusive culture </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Salary </strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">€59,000 to €70,000 per annum </span></p> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span><br><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Closing Date </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>17th of July, 2026</em></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Interview </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy: </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Accountable and Ethical </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborative </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Growing and Adaptive </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proactive </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Respectful and Supportive </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">More information available on <a title="" href="https://esb.ie/careers/our-people-promise" target="_self">Our People Promise</a></span></p> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Notes </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role. </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment. </span></p> </div> </div> </div>