Lead Financial Analyst (Sustainability Reporting)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update reporting-related data repositories and ensure all fields, records, and metadata remain accurate and current.
• Collect, validate, and manage ESG data from across the organization (operations, HR, legal, etc.).
• Ensure adherence to ESG and sustainable finance regulations including EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
• Maintain reporting structures and templates to ensure they reflect business and regulatory requirements.
• Recommend changes to processes to improve and achieve greater efficiencies.
• Validate reporting output and update report configurations when changes occur.
• Prepare UAT cycles prior to each reporting period by gathering all change requirements and planned updates.
• Utilize a thorough understanding of the business to proactively develop financial reports and complex models for forecasting, trending, and results analysis.
• Works effectively with other departments/divisions to ensure business issues are resolved for the success of the company.
• Solves complex problems in creative ways; Significant initiative and independent judgment required; makes varied decisions; Operates with substantial latitude for un-reviewed action or decision; Typically plans, conducts, and supervises assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results; Exhibits leadership skills; mentors employees across teams; May manage the workload of others.
• Responsible for adherence to the company's framework of internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and/or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 8 years experience, with degree.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working with data repositories, reporting systems, or structured reporting processes.
• Experience with UAT execution, documentation, and defect tracking.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic thinker able to communicate on business/market and legislative issues at a macro level.
• Experience with ESG data management software.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability best practices.
• Knowledge of CSRD reporting and regulations.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid (In Office: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays)
• Fast-paced deadline-driven office environment.
• Occasional Travel.

Pay

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $97,000 - $129,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.