Group ESG Reporting Manager

About Collins Foods Limited

Collins Foods is an ASX200-listed entity proudly employing over 20,000 employees globally. With a vision to be the World’s Top Restaurant Operator, we operate over 350 KFC restaurants in Australia, The Netherlands and Germany, and 27 Taco Bell restaurants in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia.

At Collins Foods the health and safety of our staff and customers is our number one priority, both in our restaurants and our Restaurant Support Centre, and Safety Leadership is the responsibility of all roles at Collins Foods. 

About the Role

As a result of Collins Foods’ ongoing commitment to environmental and social governance and sustainability practices, we are looking for an experienced Group ESG Reporting Manager to join our Risk and Compliance team. Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, the Group ESG Reporting Manager will be responsible for the management of the ESG reporting framework to support the delivery of our ESG related programs in both Australia and Europe. 

As the Group ESG Reporting Manager, you will also take ownership of the following key duties and responsibilities:

• Implement and oversee the delivery of CFL’s ESG strategy and related programs aligned to business objectives.
• Provide stewardship of key social and environmental risks by monitoring changes in legislation, regulation, and stakeholder expectations.
• Provide guidance and expertise to the ESG Council on financial disclosure matters related to ESG, sustainability and climate related risks.
• Lead the preparation of the company’s annual sustainability report.
• Develop and deliver sustainability reporting frameworks for both Australia and Europe to meet reporting requirements adopted standards ((TCFD, TNFD, GRI, CDP and NGER, Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO), Roundtable Responsible Palm Oil (RSPO), National Greenhouse & Energy Reporting (NGERS), Better Chicken Commitment, RSCPA approved, and the like).
• Maintain governance processes so activities are appropriately delivered in line with public commitments.
• Support the selection and engagement of external consultancy arrangements to assist with delivering projects as required, and
• Develop business cases including return on investment assessments to enable decisions for ESG related initiatives and programs.

Why work for Collins foods?

Our mission at Collins is Restaurants Done Better. We have an obsession for raising the bar on what people think a restaurant experience should be. More Human. More Sustainable. More Digital. More Fun. In addition to working with iconic international brands, there are many advantages to joining the Collins Family. As part of your valuable contribution, you will be rewarded with:

• Competitive remuneration + short-term incentive bonus program
• Access to 13 paid "Recharge Days" per year. That's a 4-day working week every 4 weeks 
• Ownership Share Plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements, including WFH options 1-2 days per week
• Access to a formal mentorship program
• Early access to long service leave after 7 years tenure
• Autonomy and independence to create your own success
• Commitment to 25% energy reduction by 2026

But it doesn’t stop here…we’ve got plenty more available to you. Click here to check out all there is about Lovin’ Life @ Collins. 

About You

You are passionate about ESG and sustainability and will bring a collaborative leadership style to ensure effective business partnership with internal and external stakeholders in both Australia and Europe. You will have 5+ years’ relevant work experience in a similar role, with proven experience designing, supervising, and managing (large scale) transformation projects related to ESG and/or reporting.

The successful candidate will also bring to the role the following skills, experience, and attributes:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Finance, Economics, Data & Analytics, Accounting, Business Administration and/or Control; or in a field such as Sustainable Finance and/or Sustainable Business & Innovation. 
• Experience in and/or responsibility for non-financial management reporting, ESG business partnering and compliance reporting (e.g. reporting in line with AU / EU Taxonomy, TCFD, NGER, SASB and GRI).
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability or finance reporting topics.
• Awareness of important ESG developments, in the field of sustainability regulations, reporting frameworks and standards.
• Proven high levels of business acumen and consultation / negotiation skills with a track record of positively influencing executives and other internal and external stakeholders.
• A contemporary and agile work style with an ability to support a culture of collaboration and participation.
• An ability to set high personal standards and operate with a high sense of accountability and performance and
• Experience with managing project-based teams.

If you are looking for more information, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 07 3352 0810 or recruitment@collinsfoods.com.

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Please note, the successful applicant/s will be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests which may include a National Police Check and qualifications checks.

CFL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as such, all applicants will receive equal consideration for employment for which they qualify, including the option of flexible working arrangements where applicable.