• ASX Top 100 | Significant ELT Exposure 
• 15 months initial contract role | Permanent potential
• $190kp to $230kp| Work closely with the CFO and ELT

The Opportunity

Join an Australian ASX 100 company with a highly recognised and successful brand. The company’s focus on innovation and customer satisfaction allows them to be a clear leader in their field. The organisation continues to expand, innovate and deliver incredible results for its shareholders.

The Challenge

This role offers broad exposure across sustainability reporting, climate risk and ESG strategy, with the opportunity to strengthen reporting frameworks and influence business decision making across a large, complex organisation. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Lead annual sustainability disclosures, ensuring compliance with AASB S2 and relevant international requirements.
• Oversee Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reporting, data integrity and external assurance.
• Develop financial models to assess climate related risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Finance, Risk, Strategy and regional teams to strengthen ESG reporting and embed sustainability into business planning.
• Support planning and strategic decision making and overseeing the assessment of climate risks and opportunities
• Act as the key sustainability reporting contact point to external advisors

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

• Tertiary qualification in accounting (ideally CA qualified), finance, environment, sustainability, and/or social sciences
• Proven experience in financial reporting and a strong understanding of sustainability reporting, climate disclosure or ESG
• Knowledge of AASB S2, relevant accounting standards and evolving Australian and international sustainability reporting requirements
• Proven ability to manage external assurance processes and strengthen reporting controls, governance and data integrity.
• Experience with ESG related datasets and financial modelling
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and collaborate across finance, risk, strategy and operations
• Commercially minded, analytical and proactive, with the ability to translate complex information into practical insights and drive continuous improvement
• Professional accounting qualifications are preferred, however candidates with relevant sustainability reporting experience will also be considered

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Jimmy Carruthers for a confidential discussion on 0436326546.

Or alternatively please apply per the link.

About ThompsonCook
  
At ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:

• Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
• Finance Managers & Financial Controller
• Financial & Management Accountants
• Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll

We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions, ensuring they secure the best finance talent in the market.
  
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