Corporate Sustainability Manager (m/f/d), ESG Reporting

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

Symrise – always inspiring more…

Sustainability, in all its many facets, is an integral part of our business model, our strategy and purpose. We have deeply integrated this mentality into the Group. For Symrise, it’s important not only to make sustainability an operational reality. We also track, report and measure our progress along the way.

The Corporate Sustainability Manager (m/f/d) plays a pivotal role in driving the Sustainability/ESG reporting of the Symrise group by developing a strategic roadmap to ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements and processes relevant to corporate ESG reporting in line with recognized EU CSRD standards.

Reporting to our Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of Corporate Communications, you will act as an interface to Corporate Communications, Corporate Controlling, Corporate Accounting and Investor Relations to ensure coherent targets and implementation.

In this highly strategic and interdisciplinary role, you will:

• Create a strategic roadmap, implementing the requirements and processes for various projects, especially related to EU requirements on sustainability reporting
• Further develop a corporate ESG strategy aligned with the latest requirements and reporting needs of recognized ESG standards such as EU Taxonomy
• Ensure comprehensive data collection to comply with current and future EU regulations and ESG reporting requirements
• Monitor and report on ESG performance, providing regular updates to internal stakeholder and investors
• Conduct comprehensive ESG assessments of investment opportunities and provide insights to support decision-making
• Conduct benchmarking by evaluating and analyzing data in the sustainability area, deduct specific actions and identify emerging trends
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate ESG factors into investment processes and risk assessments

• Master’s degree in Controlling, Accounting, Sustainability, Business Administration, or another relevant discipline
• At least 3 years of professional experience in sustainability and ESG management in industry or consulting/auditing firm, with a deep understanding of current and upcoming sustainability requirements
• Professional experience with sustainability reporting, reporting frameworks and requirements, especially CSRD and EU Taxonomy
• Expert knowledge of EU Taxonomy, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
• Strong strategic thinking and project management skills, with experience in a cross-functional role, preferably in an international business environment
• Entrepreneurial thinking as well as good comprehension and a structured way of working, with a high degree of initiative and independency
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams
• English language proficiency is a must; German and/or French language skills are advantageous

• Open and respectful corporate culture with flat hierarchies and the possibility to work on innovative projects in a team-oriented and international work environment
• Flexible work arrangements, associated day-care facilities for children and further offers to support work-life-balance
• Individual training and international career opportunities
• Attractive compensation package and profit sharing, 30 vacation days per year, holiday pay and Christmas bonus for tariff employees
• Company pension scheme, lifetime working time accounts, canteen as well as other social and complementary benefits

Join us today!

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.