Sustainability Reporting Lead

finnair; Vantaa; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Finnair seeks a Sustainability Reporting Lead to advance ESRS reporting processes and data governance. You will collaborate with the sustainability team to collect, validate and present ESG data for group reporting, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes automation and audit readiness in a dynamic aviation context. The position requires 3–5 years in financial or sustainability reporting, strong IT and project-management skills, and excellent English with Finnish

Qualifications

• Master's or bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, sustainability, CS or risk management.
• 3–5 years in financial or sustainability reporting, auditing or consulting.
• Knowledge of ESG standards and reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, CSRD, ESRS).
• Understanding of financial reporting standards and frameworks is beneficial.
• Proficiency with IT systems and ability to develop reporting processes.
• Analytical problem-solving and proactive mindset.
• Experience in project management and independent process development.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and teamwork.
• Excellent written and verbal English; Finnish skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• ESRS reporting process development aligned with industry standards and best practices.
• Data gathering, validation, and organization for sustainability reporting.
• Monitor accuracy and completeness of ESRS reports; take corrective actions.
• Develop and implement automated reporting solutions to streamline processes.
• Ensure reporting controls and audit compliance; act as main contact for auditors.
• Stay updated with laws and best practices; organize company-wide trainings.
• Support team across accounting, finance, tax, sustainability and reporting.

Skills

ESRS reporting

Data gathering

Audit & controls

Automation

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Cross-functional communication

English language

Finnish language

Education

Master's or bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, sustainability, computer science or risk management

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting software

Job description

Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work, never taking it for granted. We are committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science‑based pathway to decarbonise our operations. We find meaning in our purpose: With our heart in Finland, we make every journey better, today and tomorrow. Our values - Always Safe, Customer at Heart and Stronger Together- guide us in everything we do.

We are now looking for a talented and highly motivated

SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING LEAD

to be responsible for further developing an effective reporting process aligned with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). In your role, you will work in close cooperation especially with your colleagues in the sustainability team who are leading the sustainability work and providing the content for the Finnair Group's environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• ESRS Reporting Process Development: further develop ESRS reporting process that aligns with industry standards and best practices.
• Data Gathering and Analysis: Collaborate with the content owners to collect, validate, and organize data required for sustainability reporting. Support with the data analysis for business insight and decision-making.
• Reporting Accuracy: Monitor the accuracy and completeness of ESRS reports and take corrective actions as necessary in cooperation with the internal stakeholders.
• Automation: Develop and implement automated reporting solutions to streamline the reporting process and reduce manual efforts.
• Audit and Controls: Ensure proper reporting controls and compliance with the audit requirements. Act as the key contact for internal and external auditors to support efficient and smooth audit review processes.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay up to date with the relevant laws and regulations as well as the best practice solutions, ensuring that our reporting remains in compliance with all requirements. Participate in organising of company-wide trainings.
• Other: Other ad hoc tasks, including supporting the team and colleagues in other areas including accounting, finance, tax, sustainability and reporting.

Our expectations

• Master's or bachelor's degree in the areas of finance, accounting, sustainability, computer science or risk management.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in a relevant field e.g. in financial or sustainability reporting, auditing or consulting.
• Good knowledge (or basic knowledge and a passion to learn more) of the environmental, social and governance standards and reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD, CSRD, ESRS).
• Understanding of the financial reporting standards and frameworks is considered highly beneficial.
• Proficiency with IT systems and ability to develop reporting processes.
• Proactive mindset and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in project management and ability to develop processes independently.
• Excellent cross‑functional communication and team working skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Strong Finnish language skills are considered an asset.

Working at Finnair

We offer you an exciting opportunity to work in the fast‑changing aviation and international travel industry in a culture that drives and enables professional development and continuous improvement. You will be supported by internally highly rated supervisory work with modern leadership practices that we constantly develop.

We are happy to enable our employees to enrich their lives and fulfill their travel dreams by offering a wide leisure travel benefit. We also support the health and wellbeing of our employees through our own Sickness Fund insurance benefit, Epassi sport (culture, health & wellbeing or commuting benefit), gyms around the Finnair campus and activities organized by our hobby clubs.

Please note that the hiring process may include a pre‑employment security clearance and a drug test.

For more information , please contact Erkka Salonen (VP, Group Accounting, Tax and IR) by phone [phone] on the specified hours stated below (GMT +03:00): Thursday, 17 September between 9am to 10am

Please note that we do not process applications submitted via email.

Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success. According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in ou