Sustainability Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities:

1. ESG Financial Integration:

• Incorporate sustainability and climate risk factors into financial planning, budgeting, and capital allocation.
• Support business cases for green projects and low-carbon transition strategies.
• Track and report the financial performance of sustainability initiatives (e.g. ROI of renewable energy projects, carbon pricing).

2. Sustainable Reporting & Disclosures:

• Lead preparation of ESG and sustainability reports aligned with GRI, TCFD, SASB, CDP, or CSRD frameworks.
• Ensure consistency between financial and non-financial reporting.
• Liaise with finance and sustainability teams to collect and validate ESG-related financial data.

3. Green Finance & Investments:

• Support issuance of green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and other ESG-aligned financial instruments.
• Monitor regulatory developments around sustainable finance and align internal practices.
• Engage with banks, rating agencies, and investors on ESG-related financial disclosures.

4. Risk Management & Compliance:

• Assist in identifying and managing ESG-related financial risks (e.g. carbon taxes, regulatory risks, climate impacts).
• Ensure alignment with global standards and regulatory compliance in sustainability accounting.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building:

• Coordinate with internal teams (procurement, operations, legal) on ESG performance metrics.
• Provide ESG training to finance teams and build cross-functional awareness.
• Prepare presentations for senior management, investors, and ESG rating agencies.

Key Requirements:

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Environmental Science.
• MBA, CFA, or sustainability certification (e.g. GARP SCR, SASB FSA Credential, IFRS S1/S2) preferred.
• Experience:
• 5–10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or sustainability roles.
• Experience in ESG reporting, green finance, or impact investing is highly preferred.
• Skills:
• Strong understanding of ESG frameworks, climate finance, and sustainability reporting standards
• Financial modeling and business case development for sustainability projects
• Excellent data analysis, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with ESG software/tools (e.g., Enablon, EcoVadis, Workiva)