ESG Finance Controller

Shape the LEO Pharma of tomorrow 

At LEO Pharma, our mission transcends the conventional. We're on an ambitious path to become the leaders in medical dermatology worldwide. 

In Global Finance we share a “challenge accepted” mindset and are guided by our winning behaviours of simplification, collaboration, and accountability, to achieve our goals.

The position is integral to our Global Finance initiative focused on ESG reporting, where you will energize and enhance our team's capacity from day one.

We are seeking candidates for positions in our offices located in Ballerup, Denmark or Gdansk, Poland.
 

Your role

You will be responsible for managing the development of ESG reporting in line with new requirements, overseeing the ESG reporting process, and coordinating its implementation. You will lead the roll-out of ESG reporting in collaboration with Group Controlling & External Reporting.

Your role will involve implementing ESG data processes within our group reporting system, ensuring successful integration. You will perform operational tasks, control non-financial data in ESG reporting, and undertake process optimization projects, system enhancements, and services while working closely with various departments. Additionally, you will help build documentation of processes and controls to support the reporting.

Specifically, you will:

•    Be part of the project that builds the reporting system and processes for ESG reporting
•    Be critical in project managing the ESG reporting roll-out project, staying on top of the plan and LoB’s deliverables
•    Identify KPIs where data collection and reporting should be established in close collaboration with LoB and Corporate Af-fairs
•    Establish structure and internal controls around ESG reporting
•    Liaise with our external auditors that will provide assurance on our ESG-indicators
•    Be one of the go-to expert if questions arise about ESG group reporting, accounting policies or other challenges
•    Take joint responsibility for continuously automating and optimising our processes, e.g., procedures related to quarterly reporting
•    Participate in the preparation and reporting of LEO Group ESG figures  
•    Support us to develop value capture methods for ESG initiatives and performance 
•    Keep on top of trends and performance gaps within sustainable finance regulation in collaboration with LEO’s Corporate Affairs department (e.g. EU Taxonomy)
 

Your qualifications

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have the following qualifications: 

•    Master's degree in Finance and Accounting
•    Minimum of 4 years of experience with Big4 audit firms
•    Preferably, experience in ESG from a listed company
•    Proven expertise in finance and project management
•    Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
•    Ability to understand and operationalize new legislation
•    Experience in supporting organizational change management
•    Proficiency in condensing and simplifying complex topics for effective communication

LEO Pharma is built on collaboration, innovation and curiosity. Is this you? Can you bring this and 

•    Independent work attitude
•    Exceptional attention to detail and ability to prioritize key challenges
 

Your application

You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your resume or CV on why this position has your interest.