Senior consultant ESG (Assurance)

Your day starts with a team call in EY's Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS), focused on guiding clients through ESG reporting challenges. This morning, you're prepping a global client for their upcoming audit under the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). You walk them through the results of a double materiality analysis, explaining how they can align their sustainability practices with financial reporting standards like ESRS.

Later, you dive into a gap assessment for another client, identifying areas where their ESG reporting needs improvement. You work with the FAAS team to refine an ESG roadmap, integrating key sustainability data points and controls into their workflows.

In the afternoon, you meet with a retail client to build a robust internal control framework, ensuring their reporting is audit-ready. You also discuss how to automate ESG data collection and integrate it with their financial reporting systems.

Before wrapping up, you join a knowledge-sharing session with your FAAS colleagues to stay ahead of evolving regulations. Every day, you’re helping businesses become more sustainable and compliant, driving real impact in the ESG space.

You will work closely within the team to provide clients with the following:   

• Conducting and evaluating legal entity scoping, double materiality analysis and GAP assessment in order to comply with the CSRD;
• Advising on non-financial reporting, including ESRS and ISSB standards;
• Interacting with clients to comprehend their value chain (including impacts, risks and opportunities), to ultimately guide and implement the sustainability report and the ESG reporting manual;
• Guiding clients to achieve their ESG vision and translating this into implementation roadmaps to ultimately achieve integrated financial and management reporting;
• Assisting in establishing robust internal control frameworks and audit readiness;
• Facilitating the seamless integration of various ESG datapoints and KPI’s into the client’s operational workflows;
• Exposure or experience in ESG-related digital solutions and automation projects will be an added advantage.

We are looking for ambitious, proactive and self-starter professionals at an experienced Senior rank to drive the growth of our team. 

What we are looking for - Where do you start if you want to change the world?

We are looking for professionals with:

• 3-4 years of relevant working experience in financial reporting (preferably ESG reporting), finance, business administration, or related fields.
• An interest in relevant developments and legislation, such as CSRD, EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities, ESG data, and ratings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or Dutch, with the ability to explain specialized concepts to non-technical audiences.
• A results-oriented approach with a focus on high quality and accuracy.
• The ability to work under tight timelines.
• The ability to work independently, coordinate projects with teams and clients, as well as other involved stakeholders.
• A bachelor's and/or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or another appropriate academic major.

What we offer - Is everything that counts being counted?

We offer an attractive employment package where you are rewarded for individual and team performance:

• Salary: in addition to your fixed salary, depending on EY's financial performance, you may be eligible for a bonus. You are also entitled to an expense allowance (depending on the position) and an internet allowance.
• Well-being initiatives: Access to well-being coaches, practical tips on nutrition, energy, and mindset, gym discounts, and more.
• Flexible working: in consultation with your team, you can determine where and when you work. At home, in the office, at the client's location, or from another European country (up to 20 working days per year).
• Home office arrangement: to optimize your home office, EY provides the following resources for you: office chair, sit/stand desk, an external monitor, a desk lamp, a (Bluetooth) headset, and a large external keyboard.
• Flexible and competitive parental leave benefits
• Personalized learning and career development: Free access to educational platforms, support for certifications, coaching, and feedback to help you succeed.
• Transformative leadership and a diverse, inclusive culture that values your unique perspective and empowers you to make a difference.

Application procedure

The selection process generally consists of 2 interview rounds and/or a Business case. An (online) assessment and pre-employment screening are also part of the application process. Depending on the job level, the pre-employment screening may include the following components: Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG), or if a VOG cannot be applied for in the Netherlands, a Criminal Background Check from the country where you currently reside or where you have resided in the past five years, an integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diplomas and/or work experience, and consultation of the central insolvency register.