Sustainability Reporting Finance Head - all genders

At OPELLA, we have one shared mission – we work passionately, every day, to ‘serve healthier, fuller lives’ now and for the generations to come. In order to do so, we strive to act as a force for good by integrating sustainability throughout our business and operating responsibly from both a social and environmental point of view.

Everything we do is centered around people’s interests – our consumers, our customers, healthcare professionals, and our employees – across the world.

We are building loved brands that serve 1bn consumers worldwide, through our key platforms: Allergy, Physical & Mental Wellness, Pain, Digestive Wellness and Cough, Cold & Flu.

We aspire to become the best Fast Moving Consumer Health (FMCH) company in and for the world and we aim to build a work environment where people can thrive, grow, enjoy and be at their best.

Under the authority of the Chief Accounting Officer & Head of GBS, we are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented professional to join our team as the Head of Sustainability Reporting (about 3 HC).

You will be part of the Finance Global Business Service Team and will work closely with the Global Sustainability team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• CSRD Compliance and Monitoring:

Coordinate the production of Sustainability reporting & disclosures, ensuring their compliance with relevant standards and regulations (ESRS, EU Taxonomy, and others that will arise in the future)

• Lead the preparation of sustainability disclosures in accordance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), ensuring all mandatory reporting requirements are met.

• Oversee data collection and ensure accurate measurement of ESRS metrics related to material Impacts, Risks and Opportunities.

• Develop and maintain a reporting calendar to ensure all deadlines for regulatory filings, stakeholder requests, and internal reports are met.

• Implement processes and procedures to ensure consistency, relevance and reliability of information and contribute to identifying mitigation plans when needed

• Work closely with Internal Control Sustainability Lead to implement internal control process

• Work closely with the Sustainable Financial Impact & Performance Lead to integrate sustainability performance into the company’s broader financial and risk management reports.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with Chief Sustainability Officer and her Leadership team to enforce sustainability governance and reporting.

• Co-animate the Sustainability network (CLT representatives) to monitor reporting and performance

• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure the integration of sustainability data into corporate reporting and decision-making processes (Manufacturing & Supply, Growth, People & Culture, Science, Digital, Procurement, Legal, …).

• Work with “Investor relation department” to engage with investors, rating agencies, regulatory bodies, and NGOs, providing updates on ESG performance and sustainability initiatives.

• Maintain relationships with sustainability reporting bodies and stay informed on best practices and regulatory changes, particularly related to CSRD.

• Act as Focal point for governance, and for reporting to Opella Board and specific Committees

• Continuously monitor CSRD developments, adapting internal reporting practices as new guidance is issued.

• Audit

• Act as the primary liaison with the Audit Committee or CLT providing clear and concise financial updates.

• Prepare and present Sustainability reports and findings to the CLT and Sustainability SteerCo, addressing any concerns or queries.

• Foster a collaborative relationship with committee members to ensure effective oversight.

• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.

• Provide necessary documentation and explanations for audit inquiries.

• Compliance and Standards:

• Stay current with global sustainability standards and regulations, with a focus on CSRD and EU Taxonomy developments.

• Ensure compliance with international standards such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, and others, integrating these frameworks with CSRD requirements.

• Recommend and implement necessary changes in reporting practices to meet both regulatory obligations and emerging global sustainability trends.

• Data management and automation:

• Conduct the Transformation Chapter related to CSRD and Work with Digital team to improve the collection, validation, and verification of sustainability data, through automation

• Organize and drive CoE resources in Hyberabad

• Identify and automate data collection and control with existing tools such as PowerBI, TM1, Snowflake, etc.

• Ensure CSRD Reporting solutions and CoE services meet Functions requirements

KEY WORKING RELATIONS

• Chief Sustainable Officer

• Chief Finance Officer

• Head of Sustainability Reporting

• Head of Consolidation, Reporting & Norms

• Internal Control Sustainability Lead

• Sustainable Financial Impact & Performance Lead

• Sustainability Reporting Analyst

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Masters or Bachelor degree in Accounting, Sustainable Finance or Economics

• Motivated professional with a strong background in financial or sustainability reporting

• Experience with interpretation of EU regulatory developments

• Ability to work transversally and interact with Senior Management

• Excellent communication skills

• Collaborative, highly proactive and assertive attitude

• Able to multi-task with proven follow-through and adherence to changing priorities

• Able to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment, with strong influencing skills.