ESG Reporting Analyst

Dunelm; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunelm is the UK’s leading homewares retailer known for its people-centric, sustainable culture. We are expanding our ESG Reporting team within Legal & Compliance to shape sustainability targets and transparent disclosures.

You will work across a cross-functional group, delivering robust data insights, scalable reporting, and clear documentation to support net-zero ambitions and regulatory requirements. You’ll thrive in a hybrid role with three in-office days, collaborating with stakeholders

Qualifications

• Advanced experience of data analysis in Excel using multiple types and data from across the value chain.
• Experience using enterprise reporting systems & data tools such as SAP, Power BI, ThoughtSpot.
• Some knowledge of accounting principles and effective financial controls.
• Experience delivering and documenting new methods of reporting, analysis and processes.
• Some knowledge of the ESG reporting landscape, particularly UK SRS, TCFD and GHG Protocol.
• Experience working in a large, complex business, especially with a retail focus.
• Ability to research and understand complex subjects and summarise findings for onward communication to others.
• Ability to work through complexity & ambiguity to uncover meaningful insights & produce actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Producing and continually improving periodic internal and external reporting for a range of operational targets and regulatory obligations such as Packaging Taxes, Energy Consumption, Waste, and Greenhouse Gas Reporting.
• Supporting the development of more efficient and accurate Greenhouse Gas reporting across Scopes 1, 2 & 3, including data management and automation of reporting.
• Robustly documenting methods, processes and assumptions associated with all reporting activities, producing highly communicable & auditable outputs.
• Co-ordinating collation and review of data for submission in various external disclosures such as ESG Ratings providers and our annual mandatory disclosures.
• Supporting the ESG Reporting team with advancing the ESG agenda across the business through building good quality relationships and providing high-quality insights & analyses.

Skills

Excel data analysis

Data storytelling

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability to complexity

Tools

SAP

Power BI

ThoughtSpot

Job description

Overview

Home. There’s no place like it.

And there’s no feeling like helping people create the joy of feeling truly at home. At Dunelm, that’s what we do. We’re the UK’s number one choice for homewares because we make home life lovelier for our customers. And the caring and supportive culture we've created makes this a place you'll feel right at home too.

We are the UK’s Number One homewares retailer offering c100,000 products building a consumer-focused total retail business that delights customers through our multichannel operation.

Would you like to play a substantial role in the sustainability journey of the UK’s biggesthomewares brand? It’s an exciting time at Dunelm, as we look to expand our talentedEnvironmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Reporting team.

In this role you will play a vital part in creating outputs and insights to shape our approach toreporting and delivering our sustainability, net zero and other ESG targets. Being part of our Legal& Compliance function, you’ll support a broad cross-functional group of stakeholders.You’ll have plenty of opportunity to apply your existing experience and be well supported to grownew skills and knowledge.

Work your way, together

We’re a hybrid business, which means you’ll have flexibility alongside time together with your team. In this role, you can expect 3 days a week in the office or on-site, helping you stay connected, collaborate and do your best work for our customers.

What you'll be doing

Some examples of the activities this role might focus on are;

• Producing and continually improving periodic internal and external reporting for a rangeofoperational targets and regulatory obligations such as; Packaging Taxes, EnergyConsumption, Waste, and Greenhouse Gas Reporting.
• Supporting the development of more efficient and accurate Greenhouse Gas reportingacross Scopes 1, 2 & 3, including data management and automation of reporting.
• Robustly documenting methods, processes and assumptions associated with all reportingactivities, producing highly communicable & auditable outputs.
• Co-ordinating collation and review of data for submission in various external disclosuressuch as those to ESG Ratings providers and our annual mandatory disclosures.
• Supporting the ESG Reporting team with advancing the ESG agenda across the businessthrough building good quality relationships and providing high-quality insights & analyses.

What we’ll look for in you

Some of the key qualities we’ll be looking for include;

• Rigour & Review: You’ll have a high level of diligence and attention to detail.
• Taking Responsibility: You’ll take ownership and seek to do the right thing.
• Challenging: You’ll have courage to speak up when you see things that could be improved.
• Adapting: You’ll be versatile in taking on a range of different tasks and responsibilities.
• Growth Mindset: You’ll enjoy the opportunity to learn new things, self-improve and expand your contribution.

In addition to those key qualities, the below skills & experience will be particularly advantageous:

• Advanced experience of data analysis in Excel using multiple types and data from acrossthe value chain.
• Experience using enterprise reporting systems & data tools such as SAP, Power BI,ThoughtSpot.
• Some knowledge of accounting principles and effective financial controls.
• Experience of delivering and documenting new methods of reporting, analysis andprocesses.
• Some knowledge of the ESG reporting landscape, particularly UK SRS, TCFD and GHGProtocol.
• Experience working in a large, complex business, especially with a retail focus.
• Ability to research and understand complex subjects and summarise findings for onwardcommunication to others.
• Ability to work through complexity & ambiguity to uncover meaningful insights & produceactionable recommendations.