Gas Networks Ireland operates and maintains Ireland's €2.7bn, 14,664km national gas network, which is considered one of the safest and most modern renewables-ready gas networks in the world.
Over 720,000 Irish homes and businesses trust Ireland's gas network to provide efficient and reliable energy to meet their heating, cooking, manufacturing and transport needs.
The gas network is the cornerstone of Ireland's energy system, securely supplying more than 30% of Ireland's total energy, including 40% of all heating and almost 50% of the country's electricity generation.
By working to replace natural gas with renewable gases, such as biomethane and green hydrogen, and complementing intermittent renewable electricity, Gas Networks Ireland is supporting Ireland's journey to a cleaner energy future.
Gas Networks Ireland is a commercial semi-state organisation committed to growth, innovation, safety and sustainability. The company is an employer of choice for many, providing a dynamic, modern and inclusive workplace for its staff to grow and develop throughout their career.
The Role:The Planning & Budgeting Lead is responsible for supporting the Planning & Budgeting Manager in managing and supervising the planning, budgeting and forecasting activities. Reporting into the Planning & Budgeting Manager, the Planning & Budgeting Lead will also support the ongoing development of models and generating first drafts of presentations for plans, budgets, forecasts and price control.
Duties and Responsibilities:Deliver budgeting, planning and forecasting outputs including drafting presentations.Deliver submissions to the Economic Regulator in collaboration with the Business Partners.Ensure a thorough understanding of the decisions of the Regulator and their financial consequences.Facilitate the collation of analysis of financial information (e.g. revenues, expenditures, capital investment and cash management) to support plans, budgets and forecasts.Devise and maintain planning budgeting and forecasting policies and procedures.Develop financial reports and analysis forecasting and trending budget performance and financial positioning for Business Partners and all relevant stakeholders.Support the development of automated reporting solutions and key reports to drive the timeliness and efficiency of corporate planning, budgeting and forecasting.Collaborate with relevant Finance teams to ensure forecasts are in line with month-end results and provide detailed commentaries to understand any movements in forecasts and budgets cost bases.Ensure that the various business initiatives are appropriately captured within the financial projections.Ensure the delivery of the corporate financial planning, budgetary and forecasting process, including generating forecasted Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cashflows and providing appropriate analysis on movements.Manage business stakeholders, participate in relevant meetings and develop strong working relationships with Finance customers.Support direct report in shaping and implementing efficient and effective finance processes and adoption of best practice.Ensure all deliverables are implemented in accordance with annual KPI's.Ensure the implementation of an effective control environment.Ensure the delivery of ad hoc queries that are raised through FOI requests, parliamentary questions, etc.Lead staff and adopt a 'one team' culture.Perform other duties as required from time to time.Knowledge, Skills and Experience:Relevant third level degree and at least 5-7 years relevant experience.A recognised accounting qualification (ACA; CIMA; ACCA; CPA).Experience in planning, budgeting and forecasting activities including development of annual budgets, forecasting and variance analysis.Familiarity with forecasting methods and data analytics tools.Excellent excel and PowerPoint skills.Very strong written and verbal communication skills.Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion, along with the ability to communicate complex information to others.Provide coaching in the development of the technical skills and abilities in others.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to generate innovative technical solutions as required.Support the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.Strong commercial focus while keeping overall financial perspective.Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with key stakeholders.Driver of high standards for individual, team and organisational accomplishment and delivering desired results.Applications, including current Curriculum Vitae, should be emailed to the following address stating the job title and reference number in the subject line of your email: ******
The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is the 19th of September 2024.
Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.
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