ESG Controller

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people across the globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.

AAK Location
This position could be based in our office in Malmo, Sweden or Zaandijk, The Netherlands.

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About the role
The ESG Controllers purpose is to structure, execute, and validate the global ESG data collection and consolidation for further reporting, analysis, and communication. The ESG Controller should also ensure that the data collection is in alignment with the Taxonomy, CSRD, and other legal requirements.

This role requires a deep understanding of environmental, social, and governance issues, as well as strong financial acumen and analytical skills. The ESG Controller will work closely with various departments within the organization to improve ESG performance, ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and communicate progress to stakeholders.

The job is an important contributor to AAK’s journey towards Making Better Happen from plant to brand, ensuring that we drive and share our ESG progress in the best possible way with our stakeholders.

Responsibilities
As ESG Controller your main tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Develop ESG measurement and reporting policies.
• Performs risk assessments for the design of internal control and governance.
• Coordinates, collects, and reports the global operations data on ESG-relevant topics.
• Proactively drives comprehensive ESG data gathering, ensuring data input is timely.
• Ensures validation and analysis of ESG data.
• Supports the financial controller in securing compliance with Taxonomy.
• Supports in content creation of ESG disclosures in line with the reporting requirements and ensure correct data entry in line with the latest legal requirements.
• Gathers information about local Scope 1,2 & 3 initiatives for reporting.
• Enables data sharing between sites and operational teams
• Ensure mid and long-term improvement in GHG.

About you
To be successful in the role you need:

• Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, sustainability, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MSc) preferred.
• Professional certification in ESG reporting (e.g., Taxonomy, CSRD, TCFD, UNGC and GRI) is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of ESG frameworks, standards, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

- Familiarity with reporting, consolidation and audit of operational (and preferably financial) data - with the ability to connect different domains.

• Understands internal and external controls and processes to help deliver on the company’s ESG objectives.
• Speak and communicate in English at a highly professional level.

In return AAK offers

• Join a pioneering company in specialty oils and fats, driving innovation and sustainability.
• In AAK you can work across 25+ countries, gaining international exposure and collaborating with a diverse team.
• AAK invests in your development with training, mentorship, and clear career paths.
• You will contribute to a greener world with AAKs sustainability-focused approach.
• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values every individuals perspective and talents.

Contact and information
Please apply through our career portal. For further information about the position, please contact the Luuck van Kooten, Recruitment Manager Europe via Luuck.van.kooten@aak.com

About AAK

Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate and confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

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