Overview
Station Finance and Administration Team Member – ESB
Position available for the Station Finance and Administration Team Member, Poolbeg CCGT. Dublin Stations currently comprises Dublin Bay Power, Poolbeg and North Wall gas powered generation stations.
This role supports the day-to-day operation of the station and serves as the first point of contact for all financial and administrative demands within Poolbeg CCGT Power Station. It provides accurate reporting and variance analysis on a monthly basis to Central Finance while maintaining visibility of station performance to local Management. The successful candidate will work as part of a team delivering financial management at the station and will be required to work to the level of their competence to carry out duties and assist others.
The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels within and outside the organisation. It offers an opportunity to develop skills in finance and station administrative management within the Generation and Trading business.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing day-to-day support of accounting, administration and third-party contracts
* Carrying out key finance duties including:
o Managing and supporting the prompt payment of invoices and dealing with invoice queries to ensure timely supplier payments
o Preparation and posting of all month end journals and reconciliation of local control accounts
o Supporting ESB Finance Managers with monthly and year-end financial forecasting
o Liaising with Finance Operations where required
* Carrying out key administration duties including:
o Managing third-party facilities contracts and key accounts with station vendors
o General office administrative duties including ordering of PPE, station supplies etc
o Supporting health and wellbeing initiatives in the station
o Supporting inventory purchasing
o Timesheet recording and reporting
o Training course coordination
o Supporting and training, where required, station staff on finance and procurement processes
* Supporting other teams and projects as required by management
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role
* Strong communications and interpersonal skills
* Good understanding of basic accounting and invoice processing processes
* Ability to act independently, solving problems and implementing solutions
* Highly motivated – able to work on own initiative and as part of a team to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines
* Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook)
* Good attention to detail
Desirable
* Prior experience with SAP SRM & FMIS
Qualifications
* A qualification in finance, or similar work experience, would be advantageous
Location
This position will be based in Dublin Stations. Daily/regular attendance at Dublin Stations will be required.
Reporting to
Engineering Services Manager
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 aligned with core values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
Salary
€32,450 - €38,400
Closing Date
22 September 2025
Note: Applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie. Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
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