Position Description
The Sustainability Reporting Analyst plays a pivotal role in the organisation's sustainability efforts by supporting the Reporting Manager in the accurate and prompt reporting of sustainability performance from Business Units and at Group Level. With a focus on transparency, compliance, and effective communication, the analyst ensures that sustainability data is collected, analysed, and reported in a timely manner. This role is essential in driving the ESBs commitment to sustainability and fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Design/Update/Maintain Data and Reporting Processes
Develop and refine processes for collecting, analysing, and reporting sustainability data
Ensure appropriate control activities in place including sign off’s
Stay updated on best practices and emerging standards
Collect and Consolidate Sustainability Data/Metrics
Gather and consolidate data related to sustainability factors
Ensure accuracy and completeness of data sets
Produce Reporting Packages
Prepare regular and ad-hoc sustainability reports for various reporting periods including annual sustainability report
Present data in a clear and understandable format
Manage Reporting Process
Run end-to-end reporting process, ensuring timelines are met and data quality is maintained
Work with BU sustainability leads across the group to meet national sustainability targets and stated corporate environmental goals
Reporting Governance
Implement and adhere to reporting governance frameworks, ensuring consistency and compliance with relevant standards and regulations
Engage with External and Internal Auditors
Collaborate with auditors to provide necessary information and ensure the accuracy and reliability of sustainability data
Supporting Assurance and Information Exchange Requests
Assist with assurance and information exchange requests, providing data and information as needed
Perform Pre-Assurance Activities
Conduct pre-assurance activities to ensure that sustainability data is prepared for external assurance processes
AD Hoc projects as required
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
2+ years PQE reporting experience
Skilled in data collection, able to gather, record, and organize information from various sources
Detail-oriented approach to ensure accuracy in sustainability data collection and reporting, coupled with continuous improvement mindset
Strong governance experience
Proficient in performance analysis, including analysing ESG performance data, identifying trends, variances, and insights, and providing meaningful commentaries
Good quantitative skills, capable of working with metrics, measurements, and KPIs
Desirable
- Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks
Location
This position is based in ESB Head Office, 27 Lower Fitzwilliam Street, 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 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
This role reports to the Sustainability Reporting & Governance 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 working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
Salary
€57,900 - €68,000 depending on experience
Closing Date
19th June 2025
Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [email protected]
If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact [email protected]
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.
Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
About ESB
Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
