ESG Finance and Reporting Lead

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score, reflecting how much our people love working here.

We have an exciting opportunity for an ESG Finance and Reporting Manager to join our Investor Relations team, based at STC in Coventry.

This is an influential leadership role where you’ll shape and deliver Severn Trent’s ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) financial and non-financial reporting strategy. You’ll strengthen investor confidence through high-quality disclosures, support access to sustainable finance and ensure our reporting keeps pace with evolving requirements including TCFD, TNFD and EU Taxonomy.

Working across Finance, Sustainability and Investor Relations, you’ll lead ESG reporting and assurance, build robust governance and controls, and translate complex financial, regulatory and sustainability information into clear insights for senior leaders and the Board. You’ll also lead and develop our ESG reporting capability, while driving improvements to systems, processes and data.

This is a 37-hour-per-week role with flexible working.

You’ll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive, but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring. You’ll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported when you need it.

We’re looking for a professionally qualified accountant, such as CIMA or ACCA, who combines strong financial expertise with a broad understanding of sustainability and net zero.

• Strong expertise in ESG reporting frameworks, including TCFD, TNFD and EU Taxonomy
• A deep understanding of financial reporting, investment appraisal and regulatory environments
• Strong MS Office, SAP ECC and BI capabilities
• Experience working in complex, regulated environments and leading cross-functional initiatives
  
  Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to influence and constructively challenge at Executive and Board level
• Strong communication, leadership and people development skills

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We’re looking for people who want to get involved, be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

It’s not just a job; it’s a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. You’ll also contribute to the environment and community. Some of our benefits include:

• 31 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Potential annual bonus of up to 20% of salary
• £5,208 annual car allowance
• Leading pension scheme, with a 15% company contribution when you contribute 7.5%
• Family-friendly benefits, including a year’s paid maternity or adoption leave
• Private medical insurance and a range of wellbeing benefits
• Share schemes, development through our Academy and two paid volunteering days each year