Senior Analyst, Sustainability Finance
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Job Location:
Cleveland, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Sustainability Finance team is responsible for providing clear complete accurate and consistent financial and sustainability information to both internal and external Senior Analyst Sustainability Finance will support this mission by leveraging strong project management attention to detail and ability to collaborate as a business partner with various teams across the broader organization. The Senior Analyst Sustainability Finance will be responsible for collecting quantitative and qualitative sustainability data from across the company as well as compiling this information for reporting in compliance with various sustainability regulations such as the California SB219 Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) EU Taxonomy other global sustainability reporting requirements and company polices as they play an important role in ensuring accurate and timely external reporting.
This role is not hybrid/remote and will report to our Global Headquarters in Cleveland OH.
Because this role involves access to confidential financial information the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.
Responsibilities
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Collect quantitative and qualitative sustainability data within various sustainability systems
Liaison with and leverage various teams across the broader global organization to collect data timely using various sustainability systems
Organize data metrics and other qualitative information for use in sustainability reporting
Identify and implement ongoing enhancements to the data collection process
Focus on completeness and accuracy to maintain effective internal controls over information used in sustainability reporting
Assist with preparation of the Companys sustainability reporting in compliance with California SB219 CSRD EU Taxonomy and other global sustainability reporting requirements
Utilize the companys sustainability reporting application for preparation of sustainability reporting
Prepare various tie-outs to company records for completeness and accuracy
Maintain an organization-focused mindset with the ability to effectively track progress against various project plans
Perform month-end and quarter-end close procedures over ESG data
Apply procedures to ensure complete and accurate ESG data including developing estimates as needed
Assist with reconciliations between source systems and various sustainability systems
Consolidate data and perform comparable analyses of data across comparable periods to identify trends and outliers for investigation
Monitor emerging sustainability regulations trends and issues related to disclosure as necessary to determine applicability to the global enterprise
Contribute to team success through participation in projects and non-routine transactions as needed.
Qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
- Bachelors degree
Preferred:
- Bachelors degree with a major in accounting finance environmental science sustainability analytics or related field
- Certified Public Accountant
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- 3 years of experience in sustainability ESG financial reporting audit compliance data analysis or similar fields.
- Working knowledge of sustainability or ESG reporting frameworks (e.g. CSRD EU Taxonomy California regulations GRI SASB ISSB TCFD).
- Strong understanding of internal controls related to data accuracy completeness and audit readiness.
- Data analysis skills including the ability to interpret sustainability and operational datasets identify trends and flag potential data issues.
- Proficiency with digital tools and systems such as sustainability platforms ERP systems BI tools or ESG reporting software.
- Project management skills with the ability to manage crossfunctional workflows meet deadlines and track progress across complex initiatives.
Preferred:
- Public accounting experience particularly Big 4
- Sustainability reporting experience
TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
- Strong Excel skills
- Ability to learn new systems
- Ability to professionally handleconfidential information
- Detail-oriented and well-organized
- Ability to think critically and suggest solutions
Ability to work independently to research issues and recommend and implement solutions
Enjoys delivering on complex work in a dynamic global operating environment
Ability to coordinate efforts of others and work well with individuals at a wide range of levels as a dependable and reliable business partner
Ability to take initiative complete assignments and prioritize work to achieve objectives
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Sense of urgency with ability to change priorities quickly as needed
- Strong desire to learn and continuously improve
Preferred:
- Experience with Oracle and/or OneStream financial systems
- Experience with Benchmark Gensuite and/or Workiva software systems
- Familiarity with reporting standards and frameworks such as the GHG protocol CSRD SASB TCFD.
Travel: 10%
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Time Management
- Accounts Administration
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Administrative Skill
- Leadership skills
- Accounting & Finance
- Accounts Management
- Communication
- Analysis Skills
- Relationship Management
- Team Player Spirit
- Budgeting Skills
- Accounts Payable
About Company
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purp ... View more
