Renewable Energy Grants & Finance Executive

PLANET BLUE ENERGY IRELAND LIMITED; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Dublin is seeking a highly organized Renewable Energy Grants & Finance Executive. This full-time role involves managing grant applications, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating financial processes. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have experience in grant administration or project management. Strong proficiency in accounting systems like Xero and excellent stakeholder management skills are essential. The position allows for blended working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in grant administration or project management.
• Proficiency in accounting platforms and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SEAI grant approval processes and ensure compliance.
• Manage financial operations related to cash collection and invoicing.
• Ensure all documentation complies with SEAI program requirements.
• Act as a liaison between customers and funding bodies.
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams for grant processes.

Skills

Grant administration

Financial coordination

Project management

Compliance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Project Management

Tools

Xero

Stripe

Job description

Renewable Energy Grants & Finance Executive

PLANET BLUE ENERGY IRELAND LIMITED

GUINNESS ENT CTR, Suite 1, Guinness Ent Ctr, Taylor's Lane, Dublin 8, D08 ET2R

Application Details

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Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Renewable Energy Grants & Finance Executive to support the delivery of SEAI-funded solar and energy efficiency projects. This role is pivotal in managing grant applications, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating financial processes, and maintaining clear communication between clients, suppliers, and funding bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Grant Project Management & Quality Assurance – Oversee SEAI grant approval processes, ensuring full compliance with eligibility criteria and documentation standards. Liaise directly with SEAI representatives to track project progress and report key milestones. Maintain comprehensive records of all grant documentation to ensure audit readiness and data integrity. Prepare weekly reports on project progress for internal stakeholders.
• Financial Coordination & Reporting – Ensure financial operations related to cash collection, including reconciliation of payments, client invoicing and chasing payments. Use professional accounting platforms such as Xero and Stripe to ensure accurate financial tracking.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance – Ensure all pre-installation and post-installation documentation complies with SEAI program requirements, and energy efficiency standards. Manage SEAI re-works notifications, coordinating with operations to have these completed in a timely manner and submitted to the SEAI. Manage submission of Microgeneration and Mini-Generation applications to the ESB, ensuring all documents are submitted in advance of installation.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Act as a liaison between customers, operations, and funding bodies to facilitate smooth and timely project execution. Provide customers with professional guidance on documentation, grant eligibility, and funding timelines. Build and maintain strong professional relationships with SEAI and other relevant partners.
• Operational Coordination – Collaborate closely with internal finance and operations teams to ensure smooth running of the grant application and submission processes.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in grant administration, financial coordination, or project management, ideally within the renewable energy or public funding sector.
• Proficiency in Xero, Stripe, and other accounting or CRM systems.
• Strong understanding of compliance, regulatory frameworks, and audit processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and strong organisational abilities.

Job Type

Full-time

Work Location: In person

• This vacancy is suitable for Remote/Blended working

Career Level

• Executive

Monday – Friday, 9am-5:30pm