Finance Manager

Finance Manager - Sustainability

Glanbia 

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey 

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 strategy and direction of the program. This permanent position will report to the VP of Finance Operations.

• 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, in line with agreed procedures.
• The gatekeeper of all GN data requests regarding sustainability. Partner with key stakeholders to ensure that data communicated out is consistent and is collected and reported as efficiently as possible.
• Working closely with key stakeholders to; implement process and control improvements, collate site/business unit reports and contribute to Group and external reporting requirements. Key stakeholders include SVP Sustainability (and team), VP Engineering and EHS (and team), Head of ESG Governance and Reporting (and team) as well as the Operations Finance teams.
• Coordinate analytical review analysis, tracking data results against forecast / targets feeding into BU and Group level reports. Use data to track trends and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Build relationships and coordinate efforts to support integration of Glanbia’s sustainability strategy – including sustainability, finance, operations, commercial, IT, procurement, internal audit and ESG reporting.
• Support /be a solution provider to specific sustainability project requirements / disclosure requirements. Proactively engaging in the process to drive continuous improvement.  Gathering and reviewing variances in period data to drive better reporting and refining the estimations and assumptions process. 
• Communicate and provide training/support to the site personnel / SME’s to ensure a consistent Group standard is implemented and maintained.
• Help support the integration of acquisitions into sustainability reporting – partnering with sites, streamlining data and requests relevant for sustainability reporting.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external auditors to coordinate their review, oversight, and assurance of sustainability reporting.  Act as the primary audit contact for onsite reviews, working as the intermediary between the sites and the external auditors.
• Partner with procurement on regional strategy for renewable energy credit purchases, and appropriate planning and forecasting. 

The Skills you will bring to the team 

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven years’ experience within finance or accounting. Experience within sustainability reporting is preferred. 
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Initiative and ability to work in team environment
• Driven, energetic results oriented individual with the ability to thrive under pressurized conditions
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Drives excellent performance without being close supervised.
• High degree of personal, commercial and professional credibility
• Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply! 

Where and how you will work 

The opportunity will be based in Chicago, IL with hybrid working arrangements available through our Smart working model which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance. 

What we would like to offer you! 

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K. 

About Glanbia 

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide. 

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.