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.

• 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.