Sustainability Reporting Manager
As a manager, you'll be expected to lead a team of professionals while closely work with the global EY teams and their clients. You will work with clients to comprehend the non-financial reporting regulations and/or standards (e.g., GRI, CSRD, SASB, Integrated Reporting, TCFD, CDP, DJSI among others), develop processes and controls and undertake gap assessment, readiness assessment and support relevant disclosure / reporting on identified material ESG issues.
While the Manager will be based out of our Warsaw/Wroclaw office with a hybrid-work option, the individual may be required to travel to other countries (short term rotation) for executing the client engagements.
Your key responsibilities
- Plan and lead the execution of ESG reporting on various global regulations/standards projects including, but not limited to readiness assessments, reports development, due diligence studies, sustainable supply chain assessment and advisory and ESG Strategy while ensuring a quality output
- Lead a team of professionals while enabling and enhancing their experience in EY GDS
- Develop and maintain stakeholder connects with EY global teams
- Maintain detailed knowledge of global sustainability regulations and awareness of market trends while developing tailored solutions and thought leadership.
Skills and attributes for success
As a manager you will demonstrate management skills, including but not limited to the following:
- Creating a positive work environment within team
- Monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations
- Providing candid, meaningful, and constructive feedback in a timely manner
To qualify for the role, you must have
- Graduate or post-graduate degree in Environmental sciences, Sustainability, Management, Economics, Law & Administration, and other related discipline from reputed Universities
- 7+ years of experience preferably from consulting background
- Full-working proficiency in English and German / French as an asset
- Relevant experience in ESG reporting on various reporting standards / regulations with a focus on GRI, TCFD, EU regulations (e.g., CSRD, EU Taxonomy and SFRD)
- In-depth knowledge of ESG reporting landscape and developments globally
- Experience in ESG strategy development, (double) materiality assessment, Impact assessments, Due diligence, supply chain sustainability, among others
- Certifications in climate change, environment, and sustainability related areas will be an advantage
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Experience in working for multinationals or in diverse, global environment will be an advantage
- Excellent and demonstrable team & engagement management, problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear messages with stakeholders
- Excellent MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skills
What we offer
EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across ten locations – Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.
- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.