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As a Technical Sustainability Reporting Manager, you will report 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.
Responsibilities of the role:
- 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.
What we require from the candidate:
- 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.
- Knowledge of TCFD, SFDR, or other ESG reporting frameworks.
- 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.
- Team management experience in good to have for manager role.
Next steps
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria, please click the link to apply and we will be in touch with you in due course.
The IR35 status of this assignment will be assessed following the selection process and prior to confirmation of assignment offer.
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Job Reference: M&G00800
