ESG Reporting Manager Switzerland

For one of our clients we are looking for a ESG Reporting Manager in Basel.

Start: ASAP
Duration: 9 months
Volume: Fulltime
Location: Basel - hybrid. Candidates need to live in Switzerland

The Environmental Social Governance Reporting Manager Switzerland is responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of non-financial ESG KPIs. It is a visible role which requires coordinating the flow of information between multiple teams, considering the evolving ESG reporting requirements, internal governance and cross functional dependencies. The ESG Reporting Manager will also lead or participate in various ESG related projects which vary on country priorities, ESG benchmarking and ESG initiatives. He/she actively adapts the country ESG Reporting to ensure reporting requirements of internal and external ESG standard setters are fulfilled and the ESG Reporting is in line with globally defined processes and the ESG controls framework.

Major Accountabilities:
Service Delivery
* Accountability for the ESG Reporting for his/her area of responsibility, fulfilling reporting requirements of internal and external ESG standard setters, including monitoring of new ESG standards and their timely implementation.
* Ensure timely, accurate and auditable reporting of non-financial ESG KPIs for the country in line with internally and externally defined ESG Reporting deadlines and standards (e.g. ESG Reporting Manual, HSE Workbook, etc.).
* Continuously improve and standardize the E2E ESG Reporting processes, engage with relevant system and business teams to ensure optimal integration and accurate reflection of the non-financial ESG Reporting across ESG reporting systems and tools.

Compliance
* Ensure adequate controls in standard processes in line with the defined ESG controls framework, ensure successful external and internal audit endorsements where required.
* Collaborate with FRA Ops Controls & Compliance and Group Financial Controls & Compliance teams to ensure process compliance while continuously improving, simplifying, and automating controls whenever possible.
* Monitor ESG related audit issues relating to the standard processes and controls and ensure timely completion of action plans.

People and Stakeholder Engagement
* Ensure appropriate trainings for relevant ESG areas in the country.
* Develop and maintain a partnering relationship with all functions involved in the reporting process
* Promote the importance of ESG throughout the organization with emphasis on the social impact of our products, to ensure the impact of our business on the society, environment and economies is understood.

Ideal Background:
Education: Master's degree in Business and Economics or equivalent
Languages: English spoken and written, German is a plus.
Experience:
* At least 3 years' experience in finance, P&O or HSE/NTO, including experience with reporting and analytics.
* Advanced excel expertise.
* Collaboration across functions and departments.
* Understanding the company's Group and its functions.
* Strong project management and change management skills.
* Experience in ESG reporting an advantage.
* Audit Assurance experience an advantage.

Other requirements:
* Experience in working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
* Agility to adapt and react to adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
* Solid analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

If you are interested please apply with your most up to date CV