Financial & Sustainability Controller, Fund Manager, Amsterdam

Hanson Search; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure fund manager in the UK is seeking a Sustainability & Financial Controller. The role involves leading sustainability accounting and compliance efforts, engaging stakeholders, and managing a specialized team. Candidates should have significant experience in finance or business control, a master’s degree in a relevant field, and a genuine interest in sustainability topics. This position promises an impactful contribution to the organization’s sustainability strategy.

Qualifications

• Significant previous experience as a Financial or Business Controller.
• Experience leading small teams in financial environments.
• Awareness of sustainability topics and reporting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sustainability-related data collection and maintenance.
• Establish governance frameworks for compliance and reporting.
• Liaison between sustainability team and internal/external stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a team of specialists.

Skills

Financial or Business Controller experience

Leadership skills

Data-driven decision making

Sustainability knowledge

PowerBI proficiency

SQL or Python awareness

Education

Master’s degree in finance or accounting

Job description

Are you an experienced Financial or Business Controller with an interest in sustainability? Would you like to work for an organisation that prioritises the climate and energy transition? This business, a global infrastructure fund manager based in the Netherlands, is looking to enhance its expertise in non-financial reporting and sustainability accounting by hiring a new Sustainability & Financial Controller. This is a strategically important position that sits at the intersection of sustainability, finance and data teams. You will ensure that the organisation has accountable and transparent reporting processes and tools, aligning sustainability performance with the overall financial and investment strategy.

Financial & Sustainability Controller responsibilities:

• Sustainability Accounting – you’ll be responsible for collecting, organising and maintaining sustainability-related data that supports the organisation’s sustainability strategy and responsible investment approach
• Reporting & Compliance – you’ll establish and maintain rigorous governance frameworks to ensure compliance with global regulations and standards, as well as tracking sustainability-related data and metrics
• Stakeholder Engagement – you’ll serve as a liaison between the sustainability team and the internal groups responsible for inputs to sustainability reporting, as well as external organisations
• Leadership and Team Development – you’ll lead and develop a small team of ambitious specialists

To succeed, you’ll need:

• Significant previous experience as a Financial or Business Controller for a multifaceted corporation or investment firm
• A master’s degree in finance or accounting
• Proven experience leading small teams in data-driven and financial environments
• Experience of data enrichment, including the use of PowerBI, and awareness of coding languages such as SQL or Pythin
• Experience collaborating with IT teams, with the ability to engage with technical terminology, i.e. MoSCoW prioritisation, agile methodologies or sprint planning
• A genuine interest in learning about a range of sustainability topics such as reporting frameworks, climate policy, decarbonisation, human rights, water & waste management and emissions management
• Previous experience with sustainability reporting frameworks is not essential, but would be a ‘nice to have’

This is a rare opportunity to join a global fund manager focused on sustainable infrastructure and the energy transition. If you’re interested in learning more, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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