Senior Manager, Sustainability Reporting for Group Sustainability, K Group
- Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
- Helsinki
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Sustainability Reporting to lead and coordinate our sustainability reporting in accordance with the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).
This role leads and manages Kesko’s compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), ensuring transparent, accurate, and timely sustainability disclosures in line with EU regulations.
The role is strategic, cross-functional, and data-driven, requiring collaboration across departments and with external stakeholders.
Knowledge of greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and other environmental reporting is appreciated in order to support climate disclosures conducted by specialists in the Group function as well as business divisions.
Here at K Group, we believe in the power of diverse and motivated teams to achieve our goals, and we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and inclusive work environment. We work in a hybrid model that includes weekly office days at our HQ in Kalasatama, Helsinki.
Key responsibilities
1. ESRS Reporting Ownership & Delivery
- Lead and coordinate CSRD- and ESRS-compliant sustainability reporting at Group level, owning and continuously developing the reporting structure, disclosures, narratives, policies, targets, and KPIs.
- Oversee the end-to-end annual sustainability reporting process, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant disclosures.
- Ensure coherent and consistent integration of climate- and environment-related disclosures within the overall ESRS reporting package.
2. Integration with Strategy, Finance & Risk
- Ensure alignment between sustainability and financial reporting, strategy, and risk management, and embed ESG considerations into key processes such as target setting, risk management, and business planning.
- Act as a subject matter expert in strategic initiatives and governance processes, translating regulatory and reporting requirements into business-relevant insights.
3. ESG Data, Processes & Internal Controls
- Develop and maintain robust reporting processes, documentation, internal controls, and systems to ensure audit-ready, scalable ESG reporting.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration to collect, validate, analyze, and continuously improve ESG data and reporting practices.
- Ensure the accuracy, consistency, transparency, and usability of ESG metrics across multiple reporting purposes (CSRD, ESG ratings, stakeholder needs).
- Support and review GHG emissions data in collaboration with internal experts and data owners.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration, Assurance & Continuous Development
- Act as key contact for auditors, assurance providers, and external advisors, ensuring high-quality, assured disclosures and continuous audit readiness.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (sustainability, finance, legal, risk, HR, business units, leadership) to strengthen reporting quality and governance.
- Monitor regulatory developments and best practices, translating requirements into practical implementation and continuously improving reporting methodologies.
- Provide internal guidance, training, and support to build organizational capability and a strong culture of compliance and transparency.
Why join us?
- Make a real impact at scale – your work shapes sustainability across Kesko’s value chain and influences millions of customers every day.
- Join a recognised sustainability leader – Kesko is consistently ranked among the world’s most sustainable companies and has been listed in the Global 100 every year since its launch.
- Work at the intersection of strategy, finance and sustainability in a leading Northern European trading sector company navigating rapid regulatory and market change.
- Collaborate across a strong expert network spanning sustainability, finance, legal, risk, procurement and IT – enabling real cross-functional impact at scale.
What else we offer
- For office days - modern office with several accommodations (e.g., collaboration and break areas throughout the office, gym, health care services, restaurant and cafeteria) along good connections in Kalasatama, Helsinki.
- Modern work tools and numerous opportunities to learn and network as a future professional as well as wide variety of eLearning modules and courses.
- Employee benefits that include: Epassi Flex, employee discounts at K Group stores, occupational health services and leisure-time accident insurance and possibility to a car benefit according to our company policy.
- On top of that, we enjoy various partner benefits and offers, for example in sports and wellness, travel and accommodation, and optical services.
At K Group we have a dynamic work community that focuses on well-being at work. For example, we provide several opportunities for growth: training, e-learning courses, and other opportunities for professional development and career growth. We also Support work-life balance and encourage a positive work culture that promotes open communication, teamwork, and collaboration.
To succeed in this role, we believe that you have
- A relevant academic degree (e.g. sustainability, finance, economics, business, environmental sciences or similar), ideally complemented by strong understanding of corporate reporting and governance
- 5+ years of experience in ESG / sustainability reporting or related fields (e.g. financial reporting, audit, advisory), preferably in a large, complex organization
- Proven practical experience with CSRD and ESRS, including implementation in a corporate environment, and the ability to interpret and operationalise regulatory requirements
- Solid understanding of financial reporting processes and controls, with the ability to ensure alignment between sustainability and financial disclosures
- Working knowledge of GHG emissions accounting and climate reporting (Scope 1–3), with the ability to coordinate, challenge, and interpret data in collaboration with experts
- Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally across sustainability, finance, procurement, operations, IT and other key functions
- Strong capabilities in project management, process development, and coordination, with the ability to manage complex reporting cycles and multiple stakeholders
- Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory and technical topics into clear, structured outputs
- Experience with ESG data management, reporting tools, and systems development is considered an advantage
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability, with a strong focus on data quality, controls, and audit readiness
- Fluency in Finnish and English; additional language skills are considered an asset.
Next steps
The application period ends on 31.5.2026, but we will process applicants already during the application period - so don't be late. The work on the task starts as soon as a suitable person is found. Applicants are required to take a drug test before an employment relationship can be established. Due to the nature of the role, a credit check will also be conducted for the selected candidate.
For more information about the task, please contact your future supervisor VP, Sustainability Noomi Jägerhorn. Best way to reach her is by phone on Wed 20.5. at 12-14 or Thu 28.5. at 11-13.
Please submit your application in Finnish or English via the apply-button.
We at K Group value diversity and believe that different backgrounds and perspectives are key to success. We strive to create a work environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow. Equality, non-discrimination, and fairness are our core principles in recruitment, compensation, and career development.
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About the company
We are more than 1,000 entrepreneurs and 39,000 K-team members with an endless belief in building better commerce, over and over again. We believe in commerce and the strong spirit of entrepreneurship as the cornerstone of a thriving and prosperous society.
Whether your passion lies in cars, construction, customer service, or technology, we constantly have new opportunities for those ready to shape better commerce. Your work leaves a mark on the everyday lives of Finns—how we move, eat, and build. This house never stands still, and you can shape your own career path, moving across industries and companies.
We are the House of Doers, united by an authentic spirit of action. With teamwork and a customer-first mindset, we create better commerce every single day. So let’s roll up our sleeves and get things moving again – LET’S K!
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