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Financial Accountant - ESG
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Primark is an international clothing retailer employing more than 70,000 colleagues across 16 countries in Europe and the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to create maximum joy at minimum cost – less money and less impact on the planet. Primark continues to expand across new and existing markets with the aim of reaching 530 stores by the end of 2026. Every person impacts the culture at Primark. Our values: Caring (we always strive to put people first), Dynamic (we bravely push the boundaries to stay ahead) and Together (we learn more, laugh more and achieve more as a team) outline the behaviours we expect of our people as we work with each other, our customers, our suppliers and our partners. Let’s see what impact you can make!
Purpose of the Role
The Financial Accountant – ESG is responsible for supporting the ESG Finance reporting function. You will support with the Finance review and management of the external reporting processes for key Primark ESG reporting. You will also support with the non-financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders. This role will support the ESG Finance team in ensuring Primark is ready for upcoming ESG reporting requirements (regulatory and otherwise), and will be a key support for finance reporting and review processes for finance led Primark ESG reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, energetic work environment and have a keen eye for detail? Are you looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to support in the delivery of a variety of interesting and exciting projects and initiatives? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for a ‘Finance Accountant – ESG’ to join our Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career and work in a dynamic team.
This opportunity by its nature offers unique exposure to our high-energy commercial business, its operations, and its people. This role also requires strong co-ordination and communication skills, as the successful candidate will proactively engage with various stakeholders including Primark Cares, Legal, Compliance, Communications and ABF. If you enjoy working in a vibrant work environment and have a desire to make a meaningful impact on our business, this is the opportunity for you!
Duties & Responsibilities
• Support Primark teams to ensure that the external and internal reporting of Primark’s metrics and KPIs, across relevant ESG topics, follow defined levels of governance. In doing so, align with the Primark Cares programme and the ABF ESG framework.
• Responsibility for key parts of the annual ESG reporting process to ABF.
• Prepare relevant technical papers and/or internal briefing papers ensuring they are prepared in a consistent manner, in line with Primark guidance and emerging regulations.
• Develop work papers and workbooks, as necessary, with appropriate controls to ensure accurate review and reporting of data points.
• Review of external reporting related to all ESG related information and working with external auditors in this respect.
•Document end-to-end processes and methodologies for ESG reporting data points in line with established best practice guidance.
•Ensure external reporting is in compliance with all relevant standards and corporate responsibility expectations.
•Support the continued establishment of and measurement of progress against formal quantitative and qualitative ESG goals and targets.
• Input into the governance and assurance process of Primark’s formal ESG reporting.
• Work effectively with the Technology and Finance Transformation teams in Primark to develop innovative and efficient ways to support the tracking and reporting of ESG related data, KPIs and metrics.
• Collaborate with Primark Cares, Legal, Finance, Communications, ABF, and others to support Primark’s ESG reporting process.
• Develop an understanding of our existing non-financial and finance processes and system landscape
•Work collaboratively to construct compelling pieces of analysis, outlining issues, opportunities and solutions ensuring output is insightful & actionable.
Skills & Experience
Essential
•Professional accounting qualification with a minimum of 3 years’ post qualified experience.
•Knowledge of external reporting standards and the wider reporting landscape trends, including Non-Financial Reporting Directive/Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive, Task Force on Climate-related Disclosures, International Sustainability Standards Board etc.
•Good understanding of the foundational finance processes.
•Previous experience in process mapping an advantage.
•Prior experience in ESG and/or non-financial reporting frameworks an advantage.
•Knowledge of business process change, automation and data analytics would be advantageous. E.g., applications such as Automation Anywhere, Alteryx, MS Power Automate etc.
•Excellent attention to detail with an ability to analyse and interrogate high volumes of data as well as demonstrating an ability to focus on higher level overview.
•Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
•Exceptional planning and organisation skills, ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise work schedule and work within agreed timescales.
•Commercial awareness with the ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of wider business factors.
•Strong financial and analytical acumen as well as excellent Project Management skills.
•English is essential and another European language would be an advantage.
•Proactive individual, with a strong work ethic.
•Can successfully work in an agile environment with ad-hoc activities.
•Educated to degree level +
•3+ years PQE having worked in finance and/or reporting roles
•Accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent) or other professional qualification an advantage
•Process oriented with a logical mind-set, using reasoning consistently to come to the correct conclusion
•Strong financial and analytical acumen
•Thrive in a fast-paced environment
•Demonstrate initiative with strong work ethic
What You’ll Get
The world is changing and it’s important we support our colleagues. People are at the heart of what we do at Primark so it’s essential we provide the right environment for you to perform at your best. That’s why we offer benefits that put you first.
Some of our benefits are:
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Primark is an international clothing retailer employing more than 70,000 colleagues across 16 countries in Europe and the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to create maximum joy at minimum cost – less money and less impact on the planet. Primark continues to expand across new and existing markets with the aim of reaching 530 stores by the end of 2026. Every person impacts the culture at Primark. Our values: Caring (we always strive to put people first), Dynamic (we bravely push the boundaries to stay ahead) and Together (we learn more, laugh more and achieve more as a team) outline the behaviours we expect of our people as we work with each other, our customers, our suppliers and our partners. Let’s see what impact you can make!
Purpose of the Role
The Financial Accountant – ESG is responsible for supporting the ESG Finance reporting function. You will support with the Finance review and management of the external reporting processes for key Primark ESG reporting. You will also support with the non-financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders. This role will support the ESG Finance team in ensuring Primark is ready for upcoming ESG reporting requirements (regulatory and otherwise), and will be a key support for finance reporting and review processes for finance led Primark ESG reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, energetic work environment and have a keen eye for detail? Are you looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to support in the delivery of a variety of interesting and exciting projects and initiatives? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for a ‘Finance Accountant – ESG’ to join our Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career and work in a dynamic team.
This opportunity by its nature offers unique exposure to our high-energy commercial business, its operations, and its people. This role also requires strong co-ordination and communication skills, as the successful candidate will proactively engage with various stakeholders including Primark Cares, Legal, Compliance, Communications and ABF. If you enjoy working in a vibrant work environment and have a desire to make a meaningful impact on our business, this is the opportunity for you!
Duties & Responsibilities
• Support Primark teams to ensure that the external and internal reporting of Primark’s metrics and KPIs, across relevant ESG topics, follow defined levels of governance. In doing so, align with the Primark Cares programme and the ABF ESG framework.
• Responsibility for key parts of the annual ESG reporting process to ABF.
• Prepare relevant technical papers and/or internal briefing papers ensuring they are prepared in a consistent manner, in line with Primark guidance and emerging regulations.
• Develop work papers and workbooks, as necessary, with appropriate controls to ensure accurate review and reporting of data points.
• Review of external reporting related to all ESG related information and working with external auditors in this respect.
•Document end-to-end processes and methodologies for ESG reporting data points in line with established best practice guidance.
•Ensure external reporting is in compliance with all relevant standards and corporate responsibility expectations.
•Support the continued establishment of and measurement of progress against formal quantitative and qualitative ESG goals and targets.
• Input into the governance and assurance process of Primark’s formal ESG reporting.
• Work effectively with the Technology and Finance Transformation teams in Primark to develop innovative and efficient ways to support the tracking and reporting of ESG related data, KPIs and metrics.
• Collaborate with Primark Cares, Legal, Finance, Communications, ABF, and others to support Primark’s ESG reporting process.
• Develop an understanding of our existing non-financial and finance processes and system landscape
•Work collaboratively to construct compelling pieces of analysis, outlining issues, opportunities and solutions ensuring output is insightful & actionable.
Skills & Experience
Essential
•Professional accounting qualification with a minimum of 3 years’ post qualified experience.
•Knowledge of external reporting standards and the wider reporting landscape trends, including Non-Financial Reporting Directive/Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive, Task Force on Climate-related Disclosures, International Sustainability Standards Board etc.
•Good understanding of the foundational finance processes.
•Previous experience in process mapping an advantage.
•Prior experience in ESG and/or non-financial reporting frameworks an advantage.
•Knowledge of business process change, automation and data analytics would be advantageous. E.g., applications such as Automation Anywhere, Alteryx, MS Power Automate etc.
•Excellent attention to detail with an ability to analyse and interrogate high volumes of data as well as demonstrating an ability to focus on higher level overview.
•Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
•Exceptional planning and organisation skills, ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise work schedule and work within agreed timescales.
•Commercial awareness with the ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of wider business factors.
•Strong financial and analytical acumen as well as excellent Project Management skills.
•English is essential and another European language would be an advantage.
•Proactive individual, with a strong work ethic.
•Can successfully work in an agile environment with ad-hoc activities.
•Educated to degree level +
•3+ years PQE having worked in finance and/or reporting roles
•Accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent) or other professional qualification an advantage
•Process oriented with a logical mind-set, using reasoning consistently to come to the correct conclusion
•Strong financial and analytical acumen
•Thrive in a fast-paced environment
•Demonstrate initiative with strong work ethic
What You’ll Get
The world is changing and it’s important we support our colleagues. People are at the heart of what we do at Primark so it’s essential we provide the right environment for you to perform at your best. That’s why we offer benefits that put you first.
Some of our benefits are:
- 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.
- Flexible Working, the opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria.
- Primark Perks – Discounts with some local partner businesses to our offices
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