Sustainability Analyst

Sustainability Analyst; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-financed pension

Bike plan

Social events

Job summary

VAROPreem seeks a Sustainability Analyst to ensure compliance with (inter)national biofuel regulations and to optimize mass balance allocations across geographies. The role involves coordinating with Traders, Sustainability Assurance and other departments to maintain accurate biofuel records and timely submissions to customers and authorities.

The position focuses on assigning sustainability credentials to biofuel flows, verifying documentation, and improving internal processes.

Qualifications

• Experience with reporting and familiarity with legal or regulatory frameworks and/or commodity markets is required.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken; knowledge of Dutch, German or French is beneficial.
• Affinity with ERP systems and the ability to work confidently with digital tools.
• A responsible, reliable, and detail-oriented approach, with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working with colleagues across different functions.
• Proactive, results-driven, and eager to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Compile internal reports on biofuel flows within VAROPreem’s network.
• Ensure timely submission of sustainability documentation for clients.
• Cooperate with suppliers to ensure compliance with biofuel administration requirements.
• Support the submission of biofuel reports to national authorities.
• Monitor relevant data, systems and processes and suggest improvements.
• Signal risks related to transactions and recommend necessary internal controls.

Skills

Regulatory reporting

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Business Economics, Accounting & Controlling, Sustainability, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Sustainability Analyst

Hours: Fulltime, 40 hours

Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands

The Position

As a Sustainability Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with (inter)national legislation regarding the incorporation of renewable fuels into mineral oils, and to facilitate optimal commercial decision-making in terms of mass balance allocations of biofuels. You will work closely with Traders, the Sustainability Assurance team and other departments to maintain accurate biofuel administrations and ensure timely submission of documentation to customers and reports to relevant national authorities.

The primary focus of your role includes the allocation of sustainability credentials to physical flows of biofuels that may have a various applications and destinations across different geographies. Verifying the relevant documentation of biofuel deliveries and contributing to the improvement of internal processes is also part of the job.

You will join an experienced team of Sustainability analysts and report to the Trade Support Manager. The team is situated in the VAROPreem office in Rotterdam Netherlands.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Compile internal reports on biofuel flows within VAROPreem’s network;

• Ensure timely submission of sustainability documentation for clients;

• Cooperate with suppliers to ensure compliance with biofuel administration requirements;

• Support the submission of biofuel reports to national authorities;

• Monitor relevant data, systems and processes and suggest improvements;

• Signal risks related to transactions and recommend necessary internal controls.

Your Profile

• A Master’s degree in Business Economics, Accounting & Controlling, Sustainability, Finance, or a related field is considered an advantage;

• Experience with reporting and familiarity with legal or regulatory frameworks and/or commodity markets is required;

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Dutch, German, or French is beneficial;

• Affinity with ERP systems and the ability to work confidently with digital tools;

• A responsible, reliable, and detail-oriented approach, with a strong focus on accuracy and quality;

• A collaborative team player who enjoys working with colleagues across different functions;

• Proactive, results-driven, and eager to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities;

• Motivated to continuously learn, develop new skills, and grow within the field of sustainability assurance;

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders;

• A critical and analytical mindset, combined with a genuine drive for continuous improvement and creating added value.

Our Offer

• A professional and very well-connected work environment with a young and international team in a growing company, on the cutting edge of the energy transition;

• Contributing to excellent work delivered by the team, where quality and team spirit are key;

• Learn from inspiring and exciting areas that intend to change the way the world applies energy;

• An attractive workplace in the office in Rotterdam with development opportunities within an international, corporate environment;

• Attractive salary structures, as well as a (partly) employer-financed pension and bike plan etc.;

• Fun and supportive team environment that welcomes you to several social events.

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