Finance & Impact Analyst

£36,000 - £40,000 per annum

We’re an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment, where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves at work. We recognise that the climate crisis intersects with social and inclusion issues, and we’re particularly eager to receive applications from individuals who bring diverse perspectives, including people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. We also value different experiences and encourage applicants whose backgrounds may not exactly match the criteria in the job description to apply. 

About the role

Are you passionate about sustainability and finance, with strengths in data analytics  and strategic thinking? We’re looking for an Finance & Impact Analyst to join our dynamic team. This new role is pivotal in driving our company’s ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy while also contributing to our financial reporting and analysis. You’ll work closely with our Finance & Impact Director and Financial Controller, playing a crucial role in our sustainability initiatives and financial performance management. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing learning with being proactive and taking initiative.

Your key responsibilities

In this role, you’ll spend approximately 60% of your time on impact-related tasks and 40% on finance. Your day might include managing the preparation of long-term projects, such as the annual impact report, and ensuring regular impact reporting, such as Sustainable Disclosure Requirements (SDR) for funds, is on track. You’ll be actively involved in data collection, sustainability metrics, and the creation of reporting frameworks. Additionally, you’ll contribute to financial tasks, including month-end processes and forecasting, and support external stakeholder management.

Impact:

• Support the ongoing development and company-wide engagement of our Group ESG strategy. 
• Monitor and report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, ensuring data accuracy and compliance. 
• Lead the development of key impact reports, including the annual impact report and stakeholder impact metrics.
• Support investment funds with regulatory SDR reporting & additional portfolio impact assessments.
• Support and streamline impact analysis approach for company bid applications and public/corporate programmes.
  

Finance:

• Support the preparation of performance management analysis, including management accounts, KPI’s, and ad-hoc financial analysis. 
• Identify and implement improvements to all reporting and internal control procedures.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting by coordinating with various parts of the business, analysing actual and budgeted costs, and supporting bi-annual re-forecasting efforts.

As needed, you’ll also be on hand to provide financial and impact analysis and advice to our wider teams.

Requirements

We need you to have

• Qualification/certification in finance, or sustainability, or equivalent business experience in these fields
• Experience in carbon calculation and statutory accounts, such as UK GAAP - FRS 102.
• Clear passion for sustainable performance across finance and impact, and  understanding the importance of historic reporting and forecasting to drive strategic decision making.
• Ability to approach technical problems in a thorough and logical manner.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Desirable

• Familiarity of sustainability certifications, particularly SDR, EU Taxonomy, TCFD/SFDR
• Experience in Xero (accounting) and Fathom (consolidation) tools.
• Experience in carbon accounting software, such as Compare Your Footprint.
• Basic financial modelling experience.
• Finance or sustainability degree, with 6 months to 2 years experience in finance and/or sustainability.

Benefits

Additional Details

• Full-time with hybrid working (3 days in the office)

• Based: London SE1 7PB

Benefits include

• 25 days Holiday + Bank Hols
• Monthly Wellness Day (rest & recharge)
• Paid Sick Leave + Vitality Health Insurance Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme + Octopus EV Lease Scheme
• Discounts on sustainable brands in our ecosystem
• Monthly Lunch & Learns

As you grow with us, you can access additional benefits, including a Learning & Development allowance; enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave & pay (after 2 years’ service); and a monthly sabbatical (every 5 years’ of service).

Application Instructions

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Recruitment process

• 30 min phone screening interview
• One or two stage, in-person interviews, in person exercise that aligns with the work that you will be delivering  

About Sustainable Ventures

We’re Europe’s largest ecosystem of climate tech startups. Following our recent expansion of our Central London headquarters, we’re focused on our mission to develop 1000 new businesses by 2025, and expand our operations across UK regions.

Our impact on the planet’s climate and its natural resources is being felt more often and by more people than ever before. It is clear that significant changes must be made to achieve the targets set by the IPCC and reach Net Zero by 2050. This presents the world’s biggest challenge and it is something that SV has been addressing since 2011. 

We believe in the power of commercial innovation to address the twin challenges of climate change and resource scarcity.