Job Description

Overview

Home. There\xe2\x80\x99s no place like it. And there\xe2\x80\x99s no feeling like helping people create the joy of feeling truly at home. At Dunelm, that\xe2\x80\x99s what we do. We\xe2\x80\x99re the UK\'s number one choice for homewares because we make home life lovelier for our customers. And the caring and supportive culture we\'ve created makes this a place you\'ll feel right at home too. Would you like to play a substantial role in the sustainability journey of the UK\xe2\x80\x99s biggest homewares brand? It\xe2\x80\x99s an exciting time at Dunelm, as we look to expand our talented Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Reporting team as part of our plans to achieve net zero by 2040. In this role you will play a vital part in creating outputs and insights to shape our approach to reporting and delivering our sustainability, net zero and other ESG targets. Being part of our Core Finance function and reporting to the Senior Finance Manager for ESG, you\xe2\x80\x99ll support a broad cross-functional group of stakeholders. You\xe2\x80\x99ll have plenty of opportunity to apply your existing experience and be well supported to grow new skills and knowledge. We operate a hybrid working policy. This role is based out of our Leicester office.
We recruit people from all types of backgrounds, who share our entrepreneurial, hands-on approach to work. We are committed to creating a full inclusive environment that is representative of our customers and locations. We recognise the value and importance in inclusion and diversity and welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of sex, age, race, religion, disability, neuro-diversity, gender or sexual identity, socio-economic background or education.

What you\'ll be doing

• Producing and continually improving periodic internal and external reporting for a range of operational targets and regulatory obligations such as; Packaging Taxes, Energy Consumption, Waste, and Greenhouse Gas Reporting.
• Mapping and maintaining views of internal and external value chains to ensure clarity of reporting and to support targeted actions.
• Supporting the development of more efficient and accurate Greenhouse Gas reporting across Scopes 1, 2 & 3, including data management and automation of reporting
• Robustly documenting methods, processes and assumptions associated with all reporting activities, producing highly communicable & auditable outputs.
• Supporting the ESG Reporting team with advancing the ESG agenda across the business through building good quality relationships and providing high quality insights & analyses

What we\'ll look for in you

• A highly analytical thought process; both numerical and textual.

• Experience of data analysis in Excel using advanced formulas, VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables etc.

• Experience using enterprise reporting systems & data manipulation tools, especially SAP and Power BI.

• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and effective financial controls.

• Experience of delivering and documenting new methods of reporting, analysis and processes.

• Knowledge of the ESG reporting landscape, particularly TCFD and GHG Protocol.

• Ability to research and understand complex subjects and summarise findings for onward communication to others.

• Ability to work through complexity