Finance Manager - Sustainability
Company: Glanbia
Location: Chicago, IL 60606
Job Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
This role has been created to oversee and ensure the data quality, accuracy, validation, and controls regarding Glanbia Nutritionals' sustainability reporting in the context of increased regulatory and commercial demands. The Finance Manager - Sustainability will be a key player in ensuring that Glanbia aligns with mandatory reporting disclosures including those outlined within the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) while also responding to increased customer demands for specific data requests as part of their value chain. This candidate will become part of the sustainability leadership team in GN, influencing the strategy and direction of the program. This permanent position will report to the VP of Finance Operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversight of processes to ensure reliable data and standardized supporting work processes, policies, procedures, and controls.
- Actively look for opportunities to improve current processes.
- Oversight of the month-end close process for sustainability items for all GN locations, following agreed procedures.
- Act as the gatekeeper of all GN data requests regarding sustainability.
- Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure data communication is consistent and efficient.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to implement process and control improvements and contribute to Group and external reporting requirements.
- Analyze data results against forecasts/targets and track trends for process improvements.
- Build relationships and coordinate efforts to integrate Glanbia's sustainability strategy across various departments.
- Support specific sustainability project requirements and be a solution provider for disclosure requirements.
- Review variances in period data to refine estimation and assumption processes.
- Provide training/support to ensure consistent Group standards are maintained.
- Assist in the integration of acquisitions into sustainability reporting.
- Maintain relationships with auditors to coordinate review, oversight, and assurance of sustainability reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of seven years' experience in finance or accounting.
- Experience in sustainability reporting preferred.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Initiative and ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
- Ability to thrive under pressure.
- Minimal overnight travel may be required.
What we offer
- Competitive compensation package.
- Staff discounts.
- Generous family leave policy.
- Health and dental plan.
- 401K.
About Glanbia
The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritionals, and Joint Ventures. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our products in 130 countries worldwide. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
If you believe you have what it takes for this role, we encourage you to apply!