Group Head of Sustainability Reporting

Group Head of Sustainability Reporting

Location: Cheltenham, UK (Hybrid working)
Benefits: 27 days holiday plus Wellbeing day, Private Medical Insurance, Bonus scheme, Sharescheme, Enhanced pension plan, Life assurance, Discount scheme.

Role Overview:

Spirax Group is looking for someone to join the Group Sustainability team, in the role of Group Head of Sustainability Reporting. The role will report to the Group Sustainability Director and currently has two permanent direct reports, the Group Sustainability Reporting Manager and Group Sustainability Data Manager, as well as an interim direct report, the Group Sustainability Governance Manager.

This is an important strategic role that will bring expertise and diligence around financial information and reporting processes to non-financial disclosures, as well as acting as a bridge between the Sustainability function and other key functions such as Finance, Internal Audit and Compliance.

Your objectives and responsibilities will focus on…

1. Ensuring non-financial regulatory reporting compliance, including oversight of 3rd party assurance of sustainability disclosures; preparing the Group for upcoming regulatory reporting requirements; and overseeing the development of reporting systems, processes and controls to ensure accurate, timely and efficient data collection.
2. Supporting the improvement of internal financial planning and reporting for sustainability investments and models the financial impacts of sustainability risks and opportunities.
3. Understanding and staying abreast of all non-financial regulatory reporting requirements and ensuring systems, processes and controls are in place to deliver compliant reporting.
4. Managing and overseeing the 3rd party audit of relevant non-financial disclosures.
5. Preparing and delivering updates on regulatory reporting compliance and development to the Audit Committee of the Board.
6. Contracting with and managing 3rd party specialists/consultants, where needed, to support understanding of and compliance with regulatory reporting, such as Double Materiality Assessments.
7. Stakeholder engagement to ensure individuals understand their roles and responsibilities in relation to regulatory reporting compliance.
8. Overseeing regulatory reporting and non-financial disclosures, both current and future, including but not limited to the annual Sustainability Report and CSRD Report.
9. Overseeing the strategy for and participation in voluntary ERSG reporting frameworks and indices.
10. Overseeing the preparation of quarterly sustainability reports for internal audiences.
11. Overseeing the development and maintenance of a range of reporting systems and tools, 3rd party or in-house developed and reporting dashboards and managing contract renewals.
12. Supporting the development of internal processes to better plan for and track sustainability investments across the Group.
13. Modelling the financial impacts of sustainability (largely climate-related) risks and opportunities, as well as the impact of investments on our sustainability targets.
14. Supporting the assessment and prioritisation of OpEx and CapEx sustainability investments.

Your previous experience is likely to include….

1. A proven track record as an experienced finance professional.
2. Sustainability (ESG) reporting/auditing is preferred but not essential.
3. People management and proven ability to make sound business decisions, inspire, lead, motivate and develop a team.
4. Establishing or improving reporting processes.
5. Utilising data to support decision-making.

To be successful in this role you will…

1. Demonstrate Company Core Values at all times.
2. Show a strong interest in, and understanding of, sustainability.
3. Have an inquisitive nature, with a desire for continuous improvement and development.
4. Be able to work strategically, both independently and as part of a team.
5. Possess excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Demonstrate key strengths in data governance and management, with the ability to understand data and track progress against targets.
7. Understand and simplify complex issues and create action plans.
8. Be confident with Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel.
9. Be fluent in English speech and writing.

Benefits

You will receive a competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days’ paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking, flexible benefits, and access to a personal discounts’ portal.#J-18808-Ljbffr