Sustainability Manager

Financecolombia; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading energy firm in Madrid is seeking a Sustainability Manager to oversee compliance and enhance GHG performance. The role requires a strong background in sustainability and regulatory practices, along with 5+ years in the biofuel industry. The ideal candidate must be proficient in English and Spanish and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on sustainability.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years in the Spanish energy, fuel, or biofuel industry.
• Proven experience in sustainability and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee volume accounting of all bio and fossil feedstocks.
• Prepare and coordinate sustainability audits.
• Monitor and optimize GHG performance.

Conocimientos

Regulatory Compliance

GHG Emissions Management

Data Analysis & Reporting

Volume & Mass Balance Accounting

Audit Preparation & Execution

Inventory & Logistics Management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Environmental Studies or relevant field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

ERP tools

Descripción del empleo

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Job Description:

• Oversee volume accounting of all bio and fossil feedstocks and products, ensuring traceability, reconciliation, and compliance
• Verify transport, delivery documents, and sustainability certificates (including GoO, ISCC)
• Monitor and optimize GHG performance and feedstock selection in coordination with commercial teams
• Forecast supply and compliance needs for feedstocks and sustainability certificates
• Lead the management and upkeep of the mass balance system
• Prepare and coordinate external and internal sustainability audits (GoO, ISCC, NIS, DDC, voluntary schemes)
• Ensure ongoing compliance with EU and national regulations and proactively track regulatory changes
• Prepare and validate sustainability data for regulatory and internal reports (e.g., CORES, SICBIOS)
• Provide strategic advisory on biofuel strategy and regulatory impact during planning cycles (budget, forecast, monthly)
• Guide the organization on optimal feedstock selection and use (e.g., capped vs. uncapped, single vs. double counting) as well as the blending program and strategy
• Support additional certifications and voluntary scheme participation as needed
• Support development of group's internal sustainability tools
• Acting as stand-in for the Sustainability Manager of GBB & GBH

Profile

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Environmental Studies or relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years in the Spanish energy, fuel, or biofuel industry, with demonstrable experience in sustainability, regulatory compliance, or supply chain operations
• Volume & Mass Balance Accounting: Advanced understanding of material tracking, reconciliation of bio and fossil flows, and mass balance systems (ISCC, RED III).
• Inventory & Logistics Management: Competent in managing stock control, documentation, and ERP systems within the supply chain.
• Feedstock & Product Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of bio and fossil feedstocks, including their regulatory classification (e.g., single vs. double counting, capped vs. uncapped).
• Regulatory Compliance: Strong familiarity with EU and Spanish sustainability legislation and voluntary schemes (RED III, ISCC, NIS, DDC, SNVS).
• GHG Emissions Management: Proficiency in lifecycle emissions calculations and proposing commercially viable reduction pathways.
• Audit Preparation & Execution: Solid experience managing third-party and regulatory audits under GoO, ISCC, and similar schemes.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Capable of delivering sustainability KPIs for internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies (e.g., CORES, SICBIOS).
• Strategic Advisory: Ability to interpret regulatory frameworks into commercially beneficial strategies, supporting yearly and monthly planning cycles.
• Organized, methodical, and resilient under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office and ERP tools
• Strong analytical thinking and commercial awareness
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaborative and proactive mindset, with high personal integrity
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Perfect command of English and Spanish mandatory

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