ESG Controller - Interim

Do you have a strong background in finance coupled with a passion for sustainability and eager to make a significant impact on Hempel’s ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy? As an ESG Controller, you'll join a dedicated team of specialists driving transparency and accountability in our sustainability initiatives. This is your chance to contribute to meaningful change and help shape the future of our company. Are you ready to take on this challenge and grow with us?

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented ESG Controller to join our Finance Team on a temporary basis. Here you'll become part of a dynamic team of highly skilled specialists dedicated to external financial reporting. This role is critical as we prepare to meet the requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), with our first reporting year set for 2025.

As the ESG Controller, you will collaborate closely with our Sustainability Team and engage with various departments across the organization to ensure robust and compliant ESG reporting processes. You will focus on developing accounting manuals, policies, and data collection procedures that align with CSRD and EU Taxonomy standards. Your contributions will help establish a strong foundation for transparent and reliable ESG disclosures, positioning the company for long-term success in this evolving regulatory landscape.

Key Responsibilities:
As ESG Controller, your primary responsibility will be to support the ongoing ESG project aimed at preparing Hempel for compliance with the new CSRD requirements, ensuring readiness for reporting for reporting year 2025. You will collaborate closely with the project leads in both the Finance Team and the Sustainability Team to align efforts and achieve project goals effectively.

• Develop and document ESG accounting manuals, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with CSRD and EU Taxonomy requirements.

• Map and formalize processes for ESG data collection, integrating inputs from different parts of the organization.

• Collaborate closely with the Sustainability Team to align financial and non-financial ESG reporting processes.

• Engage with stakeholders across the organization to gather, validate, and analyze ESG-related data.

• Ensure ESG reporting processes meet regulatory deadlines and align with internal objectives.

• Stay informed about CSRD, EU Taxonomy, and other relevant standards, providing recommendations for compliance and best practices.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

As a ESG Controller, you are a reliable, honest, and collaborative team player who operates with integrity, accountability, and a hands-on approach, taking ownership and working independently while supporting colleagues. Skilled in communicating with employees at all levels of the organisation, you maintain high standards, balance theory with practice, and excel in dynamic environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Approximately 3-5 years of experience in financial accounting, policy development, or similar roles.

• Experience in ESG reporting or sustainability projects is an advantage but not required.

• Familiarity with CSRD, EU Taxonomy, and ESG frameworks (e.g., GRI, TCFD) is an advantage.

• Proven ability to document accounting policies and processes with precision.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders across departments.

• Interest in ESG principles and sustainable business practices.

• Proficiency in Visio and Microsoft Office programs.

Sounds like a match?

Welcome to apply! Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system. Final deadline for applications is 5 January 2025. For further information about the job, please contact Sandra Ebbesen [email protected]

More about Hempel

At Hempel, you’re welcomed into a global community of 7,500 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation, and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.

We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, dedicated to philanthropic activities, with our earnings contributing to many charitable initiatives every year. It means that when you work at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contribute to a greater cause, making your career matter twice.