Finance Manager - Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Reporting

Finance Manager - ESG Reporting

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract role responsible for delivering accurate and compliant ESG reporting within a newly separated PLC environment. The role manages reporting for internal and external stakeholders and works closely with Primark Cares, Legal, Finance, Product, Communications, and other business teams.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ESG reporting processes for legislative frameworks including CSRD and TCFD.
• Report on key Primark ESG metrics and KPIs.
• Ensure external reporting complies with relevant standards and corporate responsibility expectations.
• Support the establishment and measurement of progress against quantitative and qualitative ESG goals and targets.
• Manage governance and external assurance processes for formal external ESG reporting.
• Contribute to performance narratives and wider market communications as part of broader external reporting.
• Work with Technology and Transformation teams to develop robust technology solutions for tracking and reporting ESG KPIs and metrics.
• Monitor and communicate evolving ESG reporting regulations, standards, and frameworks.
• Collaborate with Primark Cares, Legal, Finance, Communications, and other business teams.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of external reporting standards including TCFD and CSRD.
• Experience with GRI sustainability standards is an advantage.
• Experience in ESG strategy and non-financial reporting frameworks.
• Professional qualification and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar roles.
• Experience in a PLC or large multinational environment is an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning, organisation, prioritisation, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to analyse high volumes of data.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• English is essential; another European language is an advantage.

Benefits

Benefits include healthcare, pension, potential bonus, 27 days of leave plus bank holidays, optional additional leave purchase, Tax Saver Tickets, a fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.