Operational Sustainability Finance - Associate

Job Description

You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in Data Governance.You have found the right team.

You will coordinate the implementation of operational sustainability efforts across the corporate functions, manage sustainability-focused employee engagement, and identify and source carbon credits. You will work under the leadership of the Deputy Director of Global Sustainability, who reports to the Global Head of Sustainability.

Job Summary

Your expertise will guide the team in collaborating with data providers and internal stakeholders to achieve accurate and efficient data handling and reporting.

• Lead and oversee the acquisition and management of sustainability-related data.
• Ensure thorough review and validation of data in collaboration with data providers, documenting decisions on methodology and data enhancements.
• Develop strategies for continuous improvement in data acquisition processes.
• Lead the execution of data processing tasks to generate high-quality transformed outputs for reporting and emissions platform uploads.
• Utilize advanced tools and techniques, such as Alteryx, to optimize data transformation processes.
• Lead rigorous quality checks on datasets to ensure data integrity and eliminate errors. Drive automation initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency in data handling.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive data governance frameworks and documentation practices.
• Document discrepancies, seek timely clarifications from data providers, and maintain an evidence repository for assurance / audits
• Ensure adherence to data governance standards and best practices across the organization. Lead quarterly and annual assurance processes for sustainability data, ensuring timely global footprint generation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide necessary documentation and evidence for compliance and assurance activities.
• Stay informed of regulatory changes and ensure compliance with evolving standards.

• Proven track record of driving automation and process improvements in data governance and analysis.
• Extensive experience in data management, analysis, and transformation, with proficiency in tools like Alteryx.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with data providers and internal stakeholders.

• Stellar academic credentials (Bachelor degree or equivalent, MBA or post-graduation in environmental science preferred), at least 8+ years of experience in Finance and accounting, Data Analyst, Real estate or Sustainability reporting is preferred