Group ESG Financial Controller

Are you ready to take on a position as our Group ESG Financial controller and drive quality and governance in our CSRD reporting? Look no further - this role offers an exciting pathway for your career!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Group ESG Financial Controller to lead our ambition to build a solid foundation and enhance quality in our group reporting.

Who we are

Svitzer is a global leader in towage services, aiding our customers in safely and efficiently manoeuvring their large vessels in and out of ports worldwide.

Founded in 1833, Svitzer builds on almost 200 years of experience, and our powerful tugboats and experts in towage work tirelessly to keep goods flowing, businesses thriving, and communities connected. Today, Svitzer is a leading global port and terminal infrastructure provider, serving approximately 2,000 customers in 141 ports and 40 terminals across 37 countries through a fleet of 456 vessels.

Our company is embarking on an exciting journey, exploring new digital and environmentally friendly products and partnerships to pave the way for a cleaner, greener future in towage.

At Svitzer, we prioritise people. Joining us means becoming part of an international community with a professional, ambitious, yet relaxed atmosphere. With a flat and lean organisational structure, we foster a collaborative, inclusive, and enjoyable working environment.

We offer

As part of our international community, you will experience a unique balance of professionalism and an informal, supportive atmosphere. We pride ourselves on our flat organizational structure, where leadership is about care and learning, not hierarchy.

You will have the autonomy to impact the reporting framework and processes around our ESG reporting and make a real impact on the overall priorities of the company through your expertise within a technical area, where new interpretations and guidance are being developed and implemented continuously.

At Svitzer, we prioritize the well-being and development of our people, offering an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities to lead key projects and influence our priorities.

The Group ESG financial controller reports directly to the Head of Group Reporting & Finance Operations, Mie Boesen Huss. This is a global position based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Key Responsibilities

As Group ESG financial controller, you will be working closely with Finance and other cross-functional colleagues in the Svitzer Head Office and our regions to deliver on the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with CSRD & ESRS regulations and standards.
• Create and maintain frameworks for ESG reporting that align with industry standards and good practices.
• Integrate ESG data into financial systems and ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure strong reporting processes around ESG metrics.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and internal controls to support compliance and quality in data.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure ESG data and reports meet audit standards.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices within the area.
• Support ad hoc projects, when relevant.

Who, we are looking for?

As a colleague, you are committed to supporting our global organisation and enjoy taking ownership and responsibility for driving process improvements and efficient finance processes.

You are an energetic, analytical and enjoy working in a dynamic, international environment. You ensure high quality deliverables based on input from various stakeholders while meeting deadlines.

You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Essential to your success in this role is your ability to collaborate and build strong relationships across various levels and functions of the Svitzer organisation.

In addition:

• A relevant master’s degree in accounting, Auditing or Finance and comes with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience working within ESG or financial reporting and controlling.
• Strong knowledge of the regulatory requirements within CSRD and ESRS and have a natural curiosity in understanding how industry practises and legislation are evolving.
• Experience in collaboration with various stakeholders
• Good understanding of IT and consolidation system to support solid reporting templates/framework.
• Fluency in both oral and written English.
• You must hold a valid Danish residence and work permit.

Join us!

If this sound like the right job for you, we encourage you to apply already today. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with applications deadline 15 October 2024. If more information is needed, please contact Mie Boesen Huss at [email protected].

Come join us, we look forward to hearing from you!

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

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