Alternatively, Grant Thornton
At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.
With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.
Job Description:
ESG and Sustainability Reporting Manager
Hybrid working
NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.
Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.
We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.
Our CFO solutions team was established to help our clients overcome significant challenges, where there could be a potential knowledge/skillset gap or lack of resource. They work directly with Finance teams to help them deliver business critical projects. These can range from more simple issues e.g. year end accounting to working with firms going through more complex issues e.g. preparing for new sustainability reporting regulations, IPOs and M&A. The CFO solutions team sits within our Core Advisory division and work closely with a range of clients across different industry sectors. Within CFO Solutions, our ESG & Sustainability team is a small but growing group, offering an exciting opportunity to help shape its future direction and impact. If you are looking to work on an exciting range of projects, then this could be the team for you.
For internal employees who are interested in exploring this role we are happy to consider the option of a 12+ month secondment or a permanent opportunity. We understand you may want to have an exploratory conversation in the first instance to understand more about the team and role. Please reach out to Laura Gardner or the recruiter who will be happy to have an initial conversation.
A look into the role
As a CFO Solutions ESG & Sustainability Manager you will:
Manage projects which focus on the application of sustainability reporting standards, eg, preparation of sustainability reports, implementation support for new standards and regulations including IFRS Sustainability Standards, undertaking sustainability materiality assessments, horizon scanning, facilitating workshops and training – often working as part of cross-functional teams including ESG Assurance and Net Zero Advisory
Engage with their client's business, connecting their sustainability reporting requirements with their commercial decisions
Be the key contact for day-to-day queries
Help shape the future direction of the ESG & Sustainability team, contributing ideas and strategic insight to build out our proposition in response to evolving client needs, market trends, and regulatory developments
Utilise their network across the wider firm to promote the ESG & Sustainability team’s capabilities, collaborating with colleagues in other service lines to unlock new cross-line-of-service (XLOS) opportunities and drive integrated solutions for clients
Educate teams across the wider firm on our ESG & Sustainability offering and developing strong XLOS relationships
Manage the delivery of multiple projects in relation to client service, timescales, budgets, and risk management procedures
Manage the onboarding process for new clients and projects within the ESG & Sustainability team
Provide support, motivate, and coach team members and provides feedback through regular communication and timely feedback
Have responsibility for the resourcing of team projects and productivity levels
Knowing you’re right for us
Joining us as a CFO Solutions ESG & Sustainability Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA) with post qualification experience, and to be confident managing a large portfolio of clients. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.
A personal passion for sustainability and a desire to develop and maintain technical skills
Experience in managing a medium to large portfolio of clients or projects
Strong process management skills and attention to detail
Sustainability reporting experience and knowledge of global sustainability reporting standards and frameworks such as UK SRS, ESRS, TCFD, TNFD
Experience in an accounting or sustainability reporting advisory function would be advantageous
Previous audit experience would be advantageous
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging with senior client stakeholders through facilitated workshops
Proven experience in delivering Materiality Assessments for large and complex organisations would be advantageous
Experience of sustainability strategy design; linking materiality, to policy to metrics, KPIs and targets would be advantageous
Demonstrates a hands-on, proactive, entrepreneurial mindset—driven to identify opportunities, take initiative, and deliver impactful results while fostering team development
Ability to be comfortable with ambiguity and working in a fast-changing environment
Excellent communication, influencing and delivery skills, including demonstrable experience in internal advocacy, training, and cross-team education
Experience in project management and developing client relationships
Experience in coaching and mentoring colleagues
Experience in business development and growing the business including strategic account growth, cross-functional collaboration, and XLOS opportunity identification
Experience in onboarding and project risk management would be advantageous
Knowing we’re right for you
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job
Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.
We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.
