ESG Data & Reporting Manager

GKN Aerospace Careers

As ESG Data & Reporting Manager, you will be the visionary architect behind our global sustainability data ecosystem. In this role, you will design advanced pipelines, cutting-edge AI tools, and robust governance frameworks that transform fragmented ESG data into the strategic intelligence our leadership needs to steer our future.

Job Summary

As ESG Data & Reporting Manager, you will be the visionary architect behind our global sustainability data ecosystem. In this role, you will design advanced pipelines, cutting-edge AI tools, and robust governance frameworks that transform fragmented ESG data into the strategic intelligence our leadership needs to steer our future.

What you will do

Data Stewardship, Governance & Systems

• Lead the end-to-end ESG data lifecycle, including collection, consolidation, validation, governance, documentation and auditability.
• Design, develop and continuously improve ESG data architecture, global processes, data models, pipelines, dashboards and digital/AI tools in alignment with enterprise data strategy.
• Ensure system integrity, automation, data quality, security and compliance through close collaboration with IT, Finance and other key functions.

ESG Reporting, Analysis & Strategic Insights

• Deliver internal and external ESG reporting across all major frameworks, including CSRD/ESRS, ISSB, GRI and sustainability ratings, ensuring alignment with evolving standards.
• Analyse ESG performance to identify trends, risks and opportunities, translating findings, audit outcomes and benchmark results into actionable insights and decision support for leadership.
• Contribute to quarterly sustainability results, KPIs, accounting inputs and strategic recommendations.

Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Build strong relationships with data owners and senior stakeholders, driving alignment on the ESG data vision, roadmap and priorities.
• Educate and support cross-functional teams in using ESG data effectively and embedding it into business processes and decision-making.
• Lead or contribute to workstreams that strengthen ESG capabilities, support change management, and increase accessibility and visibility of sustainability information.

Regulatory compliance and audit readiness

• Ensure readiness for CSRD/ESRS, ISSB and other regulatory requirements by establishing robust policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Support external assurance and verification activities, managing findings and maintaining ongoing audit readiness for regulators, investors and rating agencies.

Support Functional Development

• Develop an ESG data governance community, training materials and capability-building programs across the organization.
• Support scenario modelling and forecasting, such as decarbonization pathways and regulatory impacts, and benchmark against peers and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Track global sustainability trends and advise the business on strategic implications.

What you will bring

• Passionate, self-driven team player who thrives in a high-performing, multinational environment and is motivated to embed sustainability across the business.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills, for example MS Fabric, Power BI, SQL, Qlik and Excel, with experience in ESG/data systems, automation and process optimization.
• Solid understanding of data governance, data quality, controls and documentation, with a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Typically 2-5 years of relevant experience in ESG reporting, data governance, analytics, or corporate reporting.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Data/Analytics, Engineering, Business or a related field.
• Familiarity with key sustainability regulatory frameworks including CSRD, ISSB and EU Taxonomy.
• Experience with ESG reporting, external assurance and audit readiness.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ESG data into clear insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Effective cross-functional collaborator with Finance, IT, Operations and Sustainability, with strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and coaching capabilities.
• Experience in large, complex or global organizations is an advantage.
• Audit, assurance or regulatory reporting experience is a plus.
• Resilient, adaptable, proactive and comfortable owning end-to-end processes in a rapidly evolving ESG regulatory landscape.

What do we offer

We are committed to offering you a challenge as well as a great opportunity to learn and grow. We want to offer you a career that can go in many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities.

• A challenging role with strong opportunities to learn and grow.
• International career opportunities across a broad organization.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• 42 paid holidays for full-time employment in line with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro (29 holidays and 13 ADV days).
• An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance.
• A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.
• Learning and development opportunities to support career progression.