Technical Sustainability Reporting Manager 6 month FTC

At M&G our purpose is to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly. As a business, we are continuing to take steps towards a sustainable future, delivering better long-term solutions for our customers and clients and identifying new opportunities to make a positive impact for our environment and communities . To help us achieve our vision we're looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.
Role Context:
We are looking for a Technical Sustainability Reporting Manager to join the Group Sustainability Reporting team to help deliver against an expanding range of disclosure requirements. It's an exciting time to be involved in this fast-moving space, with companies coming under growing pressure to disclose more information on their sustainability efforts, and with regulations and disclosure frameworks evolving to allow for reporting in more standardized and comprehensive formats.
Reporting to the Head of Sustainability Reporting, the role will lead on the analysis of requirements that will underpin the overall preparation and delivery of the Group's future Sustainability Reporting, in particular against standards introduced by the ISSB and CSRD. It will incorporate a broad range of responsibilities through collaboration with various business functions, including facilitation of working groups and preparation of papers for a range of governance committees and forums such as the Group Audit Committee. If you're inspired to join us, and if you have the necessary qualities, then this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
Initially being offered as a 6 month contractor with good likelihood of extension.
Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• Supporting the Head of Sustainability Reporting in the technical analysis of the Group's external Sustainability Reporting requirements
• Supporting or leading the delivery of specific ESG disclosure requirements, with a particular focus on ISSB and CSRD
• Working collaboratively with various subject matter experts to design ESG disclosures for inclusion in external reporting documents
• Production of papers required for the Group Audit Committee and other governance forums to support the approval and publication of ESG disclosures
• Coordinating responses to auditor queries in relation to ESG disclosures
• Taking personal accountability to maintaining and enhancing controls you are responsible for to support improvement of the overall control environment
• Keeping abreast of developments in the ESG disclosure space to ensure all disclosures are in line with latest requirements of various regulatory bodies and emerging best practice

Knowledge & Experience:
To ensure your success in this role you will be/have:

• Qualified Accountant with relevant PQE and an interest in the development of Sustainability Reporting
• Experience of production and delivery of disclosures in a financial services organisation
• Experience of production of board and executive level governance papers and analysis
• Some knowledge of TCFD, SFDR, or other ESG reporting frameworks

It is desirable for the candidate to have:

• Some knowledge of industry trends, best practice and developments in sustainability
• Good networks / links with external bodies and individuals in the same field
• Experience in implementing new accounting standards

Additional Personal and Technical Skills:

• Proactive self-starter who takes ownership, and has a strong track record for delivery
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence effectively with productive, successful relationships with demanding senior stakeholders
• Able to apply logic and problem solving to complex accounting problems
• Highly analytical and skilled problem solver, with a strong commercial mind-set, and the ability to distil complex ideas or problems into simple and easy-to-understand language
• Ability to assess, react quickly and decisively to problems, taking tough decisions where needed or escalating issues as appropriate
• Ability to manage tensions and conflicts to achieve outcomes that work for all parties

Work Level: Manager / Expert
Close Date: 15th March 2024
We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality or disability we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.