ESG Finance Lead

Exponant

Our Midrand based client needs an ESG Finance Lead for a maternity cover - 8 months.

Support the overall ESG reporting approach for the Group including responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of reported ESG data;
Communicate and execute the processes to obtain, validate and submit ESG data derived from multiple sources to Group across a range of KPIs;
Drive implementation and accountability of Group defined policies and process controls while supporting stakeholders in addressing short comings in the current processes;
Manage data submissions to Group in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements.
Continuously monitor opportunities for process improvement including opportunities for automation in data collection;
Supporting the coordination and management of internal and external assurance and reporting governance, working with cross-functional teams throughout the business to integrate this into the overall governance and control framework; and
Producing required reports and data analysis for internal stakeholders to support operational decisions and programme management towards the Group ESG targets.

Key performance indicators:

Successful ESG reporting including complete, accurate and timely submission of ESG data to Group
Compliance to Group-wide policies and processes
Independent assurance levels achieved as set in line with ESG committee ambition
Feedback from stakeholders

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a reporting function for a large organisation within a group;
Ability to build strong relationships and support teams across multiple functions under very difficult circumstances to deliver on pre-determined targets;
Strong communication and excellent writing and presentation skills to ensure credibility with senior management; and
Experience in working with cross functional teams in delivering data in compliance with regulation into a structured and controlled environment subject to external assurance.
Experience of non-financial reporting and knowledge of relevant reporting frameworks (CSRD and ISSB)
Ability to influence alignment across geographically dispersed teams without direct authority

• Honours Degree in Accounting, (ACCA) or equivalent