As Manager ESG & EU Taxonomy reporting, you’ll be responsible for the Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) reporting and EU Taxonomy reporting which captures multiple growth drivers for the company. The ESG and EU taxonomy area reflects business strategy, data analytics &  reporting and close partnership with Finance colleagues and Business. As ESG topics become more integrated into the core of our business practices, the reporting function has become a reflection of that and will develop further in future.
 

About Ahold Delhaize 
We’re Ahold Delhaize, one of the world’s largest food retail groups and a leader in both supermarkets and e-commerce. Together with our 19 strong local retail brands in the United States, Europe and Indonesia, we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our brands’ customers, our people and the world around us. We offer a highly dynamic, international work environment in which our associates thrive.  

Your new job and work environment
In your role as Manager ESG Reporting EU, you are the go- to person for EU Brands on EU taxonomy and ESG (CSRD) reporting. You have in depth knowledge on EU Taxonomy and CSRD reporting requirements and keep up with new developments. You can translate requirements into pragmatic solutions and improved reporting processes in the Brands (growth path), with the appropriate assurance levels. Together with the EU Director ESG reporting you are the sparring partner for Brand reporting leads, Finance leaders, FP&A and Business on EU taxonomy and CSRD. You report to the EU Director ESG Reporting.

The newly arising area of ESG requires focus on continuous developments and improvements,  and a lot of change management and stakeholder interaction. Based on Ahold Delhaize’s Growing together strategy, the EU Brands are going through a transformation where ESG Reporting is a fundamental role. You seek for alignment between brands and help developing ESG reporting policies and guidelines, and you identify topics which can be reported centrally.

Your role is highly diverse and encompasses various responsibilities. Here are the key ones:

• Single point of contact and expert on EU Taxonomy and CSRD reporting for EU Brands; EU go-to person for new developments, guidance, best practice sharing etc.
• Supporting EU Brand teams on EU taxonomy and CSRD reporting requirements and reporting processes
• Suggest and help implement further automation & improvements on EU taxonomy reporting process in the Brands
• Preparing internal reporting to EU and local Business stakeholders (CFO’s, BPP, Finance Business partners) and participating on the establishment of ESG goals & target setting  with the Brands and stakeholders.
• Coordinating with internal and external auditors
• Continuous improvement of ESG reporting processes
• Internal coordination of deadlines and changes in reporting

What’s in it for you? 
Aside from what we ask of you in this role, we also have a great deal to offer you: plenty of growth opportunities and various cross-brand career options; flexible working hours; a hybrid working model (we ask you to spend at least 50% of your working time at the office); and the chance to drive meaningful change on a global scale. You can look forward to a good work-life balance, and the chance to work in an inclusive environment that wholeheartedly encourages growth and welcomes you just the way you are. 

Plus: 

• A gross annual salary between €75.000 & €85.000, including holiday allowance.
• Attractive bonuses.
• A first-rate pension plan.
• 20 vacation days and the option to buy an additional 12,5 days from your personal ‘flex budget’).
• Travel expenses or an NS travel card.
• A laptop and smartphone.

Requirements 
We think you’ll be best geared for success if you meet the following requirements:

• At least 6 years of experience in a reporting and/or controlling function.
• Experience with ESG or Fixed Asset management reporting and project management is a benefit.
• Mature personality, ability to act individually and to coordinate large group of stakeholders in this process in order to ensure high quality and efficient reporting.
• Cooperative with strong negotiation skills.
• Fluent English to be able to communicate with Group departments as well as with the broad AD community responsible for ESG reporting in other AD countries.
• Presentation and analytical skills.

Apply now! 
Are you keen to join the EU ESG Reporting team? Even if you don’t tick all the boxes, but you still believe you have the personality and skills that make you a suitable candidate, we strongly encourage you to reach out to us. Apply now via the button on this page, or feel free to contact Milou van Regteren, Talent Acquisition Partner Finance, via milou.van.regteren@aholddelhaize.com if you have any questions. 

We would like to receive your application before November 1st, 2024. 

At Ahold Delhaize and our local brands, we broadly define diversity as being inclusive of thoughts and skills, generational differences, LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disabilities, nationalities and more, and we accept all people for who they are.