Assurance Climate Change and Sustainability Services - Senior Manager - Dublin

Climate Change and Sustainability Services - Senior Manager - Dublin

General Information:

Location: Dublin 

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes

Business Area: UKI Assurance

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

Today, a company’s value is increasingly reflected not just in its short-term financial performance, but also in its ability to deliver value to multiple stakeholders, including consumers, employees, governments and wider society. How organisations respond to global challenges such as Climate Change and Inequality are critical in how they deliver and demonstrate value to stakeholders.

The opportunity

We are looking for high-performing, innovative and enthusiastic climate change and sustainability specialists to join our growing team of sustainable business professionals who are building a better working world by helping global organisations to identify, measure, deliver and report on the sustainable business issues which are most relevant to create long-term value. Our Climate Change and Sustainability Services practice helps clients to build more sustainable and profitable enterprises by addressing their environmental and social challenges.

Your key responsibilities

This role will place you at the heart of a high-energy, agile team that is committed to helping clients build long-term sustainable businesses. This opportunity will enable you to work with leading organisations at a senior level to deliver better outcomes on some of the world’s most pressing climate risk issues. You will interact with EY colleagues globally and work across our different sectors and business activities.

EY’s commitment to advancing the focus on long-term value and sustainable business practices across the investment chain is evidenced by its involvement in the Embankment Project for Inclusive Capitalism (https://www.epic-value.com/), which brought together over 30 of the world’s leading companies and investors, representing almost $30 trillion of assets under management. The project sought to develop new metrics and a Long-Term Value framework that help businesses measure and articulate the value they create for a broad range of stakeholders. Additional EY content can be found at:  https://www.ey.com/longtermvalue/

Skills and attributes for success

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for helping clients to make their businesses future proof and more sustainable in an ever-changing world where doing business is increasingly shaped by social purpose; climate change; effective governance, innovation, and the creation of long-term value.  You will be experienced in helping organisations to understand and respond to the impact of climate change on operations and strategy.  You will be engaging with senior stakeholders on climate related topics as they navigate both the business challenges and opportunities.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Significant experience in helping clients to better understand, measure, quantify and articulate the how climate related matters underpin and influence how an organisation creates long-term value for investors and other stakeholders.
• Experience advising clients on climate and environmental risk issues at an operational and strategic level
• A deep understanding of the links between climate change, business risk and value creation.
• Knowledge and experience of business strategy and operations, with a strong commercial background and experience in the field of social and environmental impact measurement and valuation
• Ability to learn and quickly understand new concepts outside area of expertise
• Ability to think strategically but also identify, develop and implement practical solutions.
• Strong technical, quantitative and analytical skills and the ability to apply to solve new problems
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to network effectively within large organisations and build relationships with individuals and clients
• Ability to contribute to new business development by highlighting potential opportunities for new engagements and responding to tenders
• Ability to develop team members by sharing knowledge and coaching

Ideally you’ll also have

We are looking for individuals from varied backgrounds, but it would be advantageous for you to have many of the experiences below:

• A strong understanding of how investors and analysts review and use ESG information to inform decision making.
• An understanding of how Culture, Diversity and Inclusion plays a critical role in building sustainable business. 
• Exposure to environmental accounting and/or regulatory reporting
• Exposure to finance, strategy and communications functions at corporate institutions – e.g. strategy, policy, procedures and controls, or an understanding of the policies, procedures and controls needed to support non-financial reporting.
• Relevant professional qualifications.

What we look for

We’re interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes.

About EY

As a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Advisory Services, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

 Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression 

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

Apply now.

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