ESG Manager (m/f/d)

Grünenthal Group; Aachen; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Grünenthal Group in Aachen, Germany, is seeking a Senior ESG Reporting professional to shape sustainability reporting and drive transparency for patients, society, and the business. You will lead the ESG framework development, manage the Double Materiality Assessment, and build strong partnerships to ensure data quality and audit readiness.

The role requires 5–7 years of ESG experience, a university degree in a relevant field, and fluency in German and English.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law or Sustainability.
• 5–7 years of ESG, sustainability reporting, compliance or governance experience.
• Strong understanding of non-financial reporting requirements and regulatory developments.
• Proven project management and organisational skills.
• Analytical mindset with strategic thinking and ability to turn data into insights.
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to build cross-functional partnerships.
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken).

Aufgaben

• Shape Grünenthal's sustainability reporting journey and drive transparency for patients, society, and the business.
• Lead ongoing development of the ESG reporting framework in line with regulatory requirements.
• Drive the Double Materiality Assessment process and translate priorities into business decisions.
• Build partnerships across functions to enhance ESG data quality and reporting excellence.
• Orchestrate end-to-end reporting activities and coordinate with external auditors.
• Act as a trusted advisor, empowering colleagues through ESG guidance.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Bilingual: German & English

Ausbildung

University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, Sustainability or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Professional | Permanent | Full-/ Part-time | Hybrid

Our Corporate Functions teams make sure everything at Grünenthal runs smoothly by bringing together people with a wide range of skills – from experts in finance, IT, HR, law and compliance through to business strategists and creative media minds. If you’re a great collaborator and a strong communicator, you’ll feel right at home here. Join our team and join forces with colleagues across our business to maximise our company’s positive impact on patients and their families.

What The Job Will Look Like

• Shaping Grünenthal's sustainability reporting journey and driving transparency on topics that matter for patients, society, and the business.
• Leading the ongoing development of our ESG reporting framework in line with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Driving the Double Materiality Assessment process and helping translate sustainability priorities into meaningful business decisions.
• Building strong partnerships across functions to enhance ESG data quality, accountability, and reporting excellence.
• Orchestrating end-to-end reporting activities and collaborating with external auditors to ensure transparency, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Acting as a trusted advisor, empowering colleagues across the organization through guidance, knowledge sharing, and ESG expertise.

What You'll Bring To The Table

• A university degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, Sustainability, or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of relevant Experience in ESG, sustainability reporting, compliance, governance, or a comparable field, combined with a genuine passion for driving positive impact.
• A solid understanding of non-financial reporting requirements and a curiosity to stay ahead of evolving regulatory developments.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to bring structure, clarity, and momentum to complex topics.
• An analytical mindset paired with strategic thinking and a talent for turning data into meaningful insights and business value.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, enabling trusted partnerships across diverse stakeholders, teams, and functions.
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken, is essential for success in this role.

" At Grünenthal, sustainability is more than a requirement, it's an opportunity to create lasting value. Join us in shaping our ESG journey and helping turn ambition into meaningful impact. "

Mario Goldbach , the Hiring Manager