Job Summary
The ESG and Reporting Process Specialist is the Elementis owner the RtR and ESG reporting processes. The role plays key role in managing and enhancing the global record to report process with our outsource provider and be responsible for preparing and analysing data for our internal and external ESG reporting, as well as supporting on wider ad hoc finance projects. The role has significant influence with other Elementis colleagues acting as the RtR and ESG process champion, change manager and subject matter expert.
Job Description
- You will be responsible for working with both internal stakeholders and our outsource provider on the global record to report process, driving standardisation, simplification, automation and performance improvement.
- You will oversee the delivery of the record to report process, ensuring that agreed standards (SLAs and KPIs) are met and that services are delivered in a timely and efficient manner.
- You will act as an escalation point for global record to report process-related issues and attend the weekly service delivery meeting with our outsource provider.
- You will be responsible for ensuring that the global record to report process is documented by the outsource provider according to Elementis policies and standards and be responsible for ensuring that Elementis staff are adequately trained on the process. You will own the process map and relevant SOPs.
- You will be responsible for championing the standard global process within Elementis and acting as the change manager for process improvements and transformation.
- You will assist the Regional Controller Europe and, from time to time, the wider Elementis teams with various projects, including assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts.
- You will develop auditable processes for tracking and reporting sustainability-related financial information for public disclosure, such as sustainability-related OPEX, CAPEX and revenue taxonomies.
- You will work with external and internal audit, the sustainability team and other stakeholders to ensure procedures for sustainability-related risk/opportunity scenario impacts in the short, medium and long term are robust, auditable and consistent with financial plans.
- You will work with the Sustainability team and wider business to proactively identify and develop auditable process improvements for non-financial data tracking and governance.
- You will provide sustainability information and to financial services providers, such as insurers and lenders, and support the devlopment of sustainability-linked financial targets and metrics where required.
- You will identify and assist in the development of new mechanisms that support sustainable growth of the company. An example could be implementation of an internal carbon price, if this was required by the company in future.
- You will assist the Global Sustainability Director with the development of the annual ESG report, working with internal and external partners.
- You will support the development of presentations and communications to inform the leadership team and Board on a range of ESG-related topics.
Job Competencies
Building effective teams: Building, motivating and leading effective teams is critical to the successful operation of the finance and ESG teams. The role will be required to build strong relationships with our outsource provider and finance/ESG teams across the wider Elementis organisation. Action orientated: Taking on new challenges with enthusiasm and dynamism is key to successfully advancing the finance transformation project with our outsource provider and in enhancing the ways of working to ensure the effective enhancement and utilisation of ESG data. Communicates effectively: Effective communication with a range of internal and external stakeholders is essential. The role will require clear and effective communication with a range of nationalities and cultures. Balancing stakeholders: Being able to balance and manage a wide range of stakeholders is critical to the smooth running of our finance and ESG operations. Stakeholders of the role include our outsource provider, the Regional Controller Europe, the group finance team, internal and external auditors, our ESG specialists and the wider Elementis organisation. Strategic mindset: Leading the transformation agenda with our outsource provider requires the ability to see ahead to future possibilities and then work with our partners and teams to translate them into breakthrough strategies. Optimising work processes: the role has a significant component of improvement and transformation, so it is key that you are process orientated so you can direct the outsource provider in the most effective way
Decision making
- You will have the authority to make decisions related to the day-to-day global record to report process and ESG data capture.
- You approve the RtR process maps and relevant SOP.
- You have significant influence in process RtR transformation. Higher-level approvals would be required for decisions related to spend outside of agreed budgets, strategic shifts, or significant decisions that have substantial financial or long-term implications.
- As the Elementis RtR and ESG process champion, you have significant influence in processes’ adoption other Elementis and the smooth interactions between other Elementis colleagues and the outsource provider.
Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Advanced understanding and knowledge of IFRS.
- Intermediate understanding of CSRD.
- Experience working with an overseas outsource provider.
Position Requirements
Education: Chartered accountancy qualification (or equivalent). Experience: 5 years + experience in a record to report / general ledger accountant role. Experience with IFRS accounting/reporting is essential. Experience of working with an offshore outsource provider is highly desirable. Knowledge of JD Edwards is desirable. Previous ESG experience is an advantage. IT Skills: Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience of working with JD Edwards is desirable. Language Skills: Verbal and written fluency in English is essential. Verbal and written fluency in Portuguese is desirable. Working arrangements: Role is based in our Porto office. Travelling required: Occasional travel to other Elementis sites and to the outsource provider’s site as required.