Commercial Analysis Developing Business

Position Description 

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work in a dynamic, commercial and customer focused team.  The Developing Businesses Commercial Team supports the delivery of the ESB Net Zero by 2040 Strategy by working closely with a portfolio of innovative developing businesses in ESB Customer Solutions (e-Cars, Smart Energy Services, Superhomes and SO Energy) across Ireland and the UK.  The commercial team supports these developing businesses in areas such as investment appraisal, business case development, contracting strategies and contract negotiations.

The Commercial Analyst works within the Commercial Team and is responsible for development of financial and commercial analysis (including development of robust financial models) to support business case development for a variety of business opportunities and the evaluation of business scenarios. The successful candidate will advise on and influence decision-making, and review, challenge and make recommendations in respect of commercial and strategic opportunities.

Key Responsibilities 

• Development and delivery of robust financial models, including financial sensitivity analysis to identify key financial risks and appropriate mitigants.
• Assessment, challenge and enhancement of business cases and investment decision making processes. 
• Providing financial / commercial support for contract negotiations and commercial projects. 
• Performance of financial due diligence on potential acquisitions or review of externally performed due diligence as appropriate.
• Management of external financial advisors including tax, accounting and risk management.  

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• A commercial mindset with effective interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.
• A third level or professional qualification, and at least 7-10 years relevant post qualification work experience, are essential.  
• Strong financial modelling capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with internal and external stakeholders, including senior and business line managers. 
• Ability to leverage relationships to influence solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in management of a demanding workload, including appropriate prioritisation of short-term and long-term deliverables.  

Desirable

• An understanding of Irish and British energy markets would be beneficial. 

Location 

This role will be based in Swift Square, Northwood, Santry.

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 two anchor days 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 

The Commercial Manager, Developing Businesses, ESB Customer Solutions