Senior Lead Cost Control Specialist - Infrastructure PMO (E2027040)

Permanent Full-Time

Hybrid

Business and Corporate

Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland

Job Details

We are at the heart of Ireland’s energy transition - connecting, operating and transforming the electricity grid to support a low carbon, renewable future.  
 
We are building talented teams that tackle real world challenges every day and help us to achieve our goal to prepare the grid to carry up to 80% of Ireland’s electricity from renewable sources.   
 
We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work, recognised for our culture built on trust, collaboration and inclusion. At EirGrid you will find supportive teams, opportunities to grow and meaningful work. We also offer secure employment with a range of flexible and family friendly working policies to support your life and wellbeing. If you want to know more about what EirGrid has to offer you, visit Life at EirGrid.   
 
If you are ready to make an impact and grow your career in a purpose-led organisation, your journey starts here.    

The Opportunity  
 
We are seeking a Network Capex Financial Oversight Lead to provide financial oversight of the Chief Infrastructure Office's PR6 Network Capex portfolio. The role within the Infrastructure PMO is responsible for portfolio forecasting, allowance management, regulatory reporting and re-opener submissions. Acting as the custodian of the PR6 Network Capex financial position, the role will maintain the authoritative view of portfolio funding requirements, forecast outturn and regulatory assumptions, ensuring EirGrid maintains a robust, auditable and regulator-ready position throughout PR6 and in preparation for future Price Reviews. 
 
You will work closely with Infrastructure Leadership, Programme and Project Managers, Finance, Group Regulation and ESB Networks to support decision-making, regulatory commitments and portfolio performance reporting. 
 
The Team 
 
The Infrastructure Office leads the planning and delivery of EirGrid’s transmission infrastructure portfolio, including the development of major onshore investment programmes, in collaboration with partners, customers and communities. 
 
The Infrastructure PMO is responsible for portfolio governance, financial oversight, regulatory reporting, compliance and business intelligence across the Infrastructure function. The team provides financial, schedule and performance insight to support decision-making, demonstrate delivery of strategic outcomes and benefits, and meet the reporting requirements of key stakeholders, including the CRU and DCEE. 
 
Key Responsibilities 

Portfolio Financial Management & Forecasting 
  • Maintain the financial position of the PR6 Network Capex portfolio, including allowances, forecast outturn and variance analysis. 
  • Monitor allowance utilisation and assess the impact of project additions, scope changes, customer-driven investments and delivery challenges on portfolio forecasts and funding requirements. 
  • Develop and maintain portfolio-level financial forecasts covering current and future regulatory periods. 
  • Support assessment of portfolio-level financial risks, opportunities and emerging funding pressures. 
PR6 Re-openers & Regulatory Reporting 
  • Support and coordinate the financial forecasting, analysis and evidence required for annual PR6 re-opener submissions and regulatory funding requests. 
  • Maintain the financial evidence base supporting re-openers, regulatory reporting and future Price Reviews. 
  • Prepare regulator-ready financial reports, submissions and responses. 
  • Provide financial analysis and reporting to support stakeholder requirements. 

Financial Governance, Data & Reporting 
  • Develop and maintain financial reporting frameworks for the PR6 Network Capex portfolio. 
  • Ensure consistency of financial assumptions, forecasting methodologies and reporting across EirGrid and ESB Networks. 
  • Support the continuous improvement of financial governance, controls, reporting processes and portfolio management systems. 
  • Define and document business requirements for financial reporting, forecasting and portfolio management tools. 
 Business Partnering & Cost Management 
  • Work closely with Cost Engineers, Programme Managers and Project Managers to understand project cost estimates, key cost drivers and forecasting assumptions. 
  • Establish traceability between cost estimates, approved baselines, forecasts and regulatory funding requests. 
  • Partner with Finance, Group Regulation, ESB Networks and the PMO Lead Cost Controller to support portfolio reporting and forecasting. 
  • Build effective working relationships across project, programme, finance and regulatory teams. 


Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • A degree in Finance, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or a related discipline. 
  • A minimum of 8 years' relevant experience in financial management, portfolio management, PMO, regulatory, commercial or infrastructure delivery environments. 
  • Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or equivalent is desirable. 
  • Project, programme or portfolio management qualifications (PRINCE2, PMP, MSP or equivalent) are desirable. 
  • Demonstrated experience managing large capital portfolios, including financial forecasting, affordability assessments, scenario modelling and funding strategies. 
  • Experience working within regulated infrastructure, utility or capital investment environments. 
  • Experience supporting regulatory submissions, Price Reviews, business cases, investment reviews or funding approvals. 
  • Strong understanding of financial governance, controls, audit requirements and reporting frameworks. 
  • Experience developing executive-level reporting and communicating complex financial matters to senior stakeholders. 
  • Advanced analytical and IT skills, particularly Excel, Power BI and financial reporting tools. 
  • Experience working collaboratively across Finance, Engineering, Project Management and Regulatory functions. 

Closing date for applications 
30th October 2026  
 
Please note we receive a high volume of applications, and as every application is carefully reviewed our response time may vary. If you agree to be considered for other roles this may result in a delayed response as we establish the best fit for your experience. We appreciate your patience.   
  
 
We value potential as much as experience. If you believe you can succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.  
 
We're dedicated to diversity and inclusion at EirGrid. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive culture for all our people to achieve their potential. Our diversity and inclusion networks have been designed to create an inclusive culture that enables our people to feel a sense of belonging at work.  
 
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.