ESG Finance and Reporting Lead

Severn Trent Plc; Coventry; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

31 days annual leave

Annual bonus (up to 20%)

Car allowance (£5,208 pa)

Pension scheme (15% company)

Maternity/adoption leave

Private medical insurance

Share schemes

Two paid volunteering days per year

Resumo da vaga

Severn Trent Plc in Coventry is seeking an ESG Finance and Reporting Manager to join the Investor Relations team. You will lead ESG reporting and assurance, shape disclosures, and support access to sustainable finance, meeting evolving requirements including TCFD, TNFD and EU Taxonomy.

Working across Finance, Sustainability and Investor Relations, you will build governance, translate complex financial and regulatory information into clear insights for senior leaders and the Board, and develop

Qualificações

• Strong MS Office, SAP ECC and BI capabilities.
• Experience in complex, regulated environments and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and challenge at Executive/Board level.

Responsabilidades

• ESG reporting and assurance across the business.
• Build governance and controls for ESG disclosures.
• Translate financial, regulatory and sustainability information into clear insights for senior leaders and the Board.
• Lead and develop ESG reporting capability; drive data, systems and process improvements.

Conhecimentos

ESG reporting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Formação

CIMA/ACCA qualification

Ferramentas

SAP ECC

BI tools

MS Office

Descrição da vaga

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At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score, reflecting how much our people love working here.

Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

We have an exciting opportunity for an ESG Finance and Reporting Manager to join our Investor Relations team, based at STC in Coventry.

This is an influential leadership role where you’ll shape and deliver Severn Trent’s ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) financial and non-financial reporting strategy. You’ll strengthen investor confidence through high-quality disclosures, support access to sustainable finance and ensure our reporting keeps pace with evolving requirements including TCFD, TNFD and EU Taxonomy.

Working across Finance, Sustainability and Investor Relations, you’ll lead ESG reporting and assurance, build robust governance and controls, and translate complex financial, regulatory and sustainability information into clear insights for senior leaders and the Board. You’ll also lead and develop our ESG reporting capability, while driving improvements to systems, processes and data.

This is a 37-hour-per-week role with flexible working.

HOW WE WORK

You’ll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive, but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring. You’ll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported when you need it.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a professionally qualified accountant, such as CIMA or ACCA, who combines strong financial expertise with a broad understanding of sustainability and net zero.

You’ll bring:

• Strong expertise in ESG reporting frameworks, including TCFD, TNFD and EU Taxonomy
• A deep understanding of financial reporting, investment appraisal and regulatory environments
• Strong MS Office, SAP ECC and BI capabilities
• Experience working in complex, regulated environments and leading cross-functional initiatives
• Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to influence and constructively challenge at Executive and Board level
• Strong communication, leadership and people development skills

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We’re looking for people who want to get involved, be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

It’s not just a job; it’s a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. You’ll also contribute to the environment and community. Some of our benefits include:

• 31 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Potential annual bonus of up to 20% of salary
• £5,208 annual car allowance
• Leading pension scheme, with a 15% company contribution when you contribute 7.5%
• Family-friendly benefits, including a year’s paid maternity or adoption leave
• Private medical insurance and a range of wellbeing benefits
• Share schemes, development through our Academy and two paid volunteering days each year