Are you purpose-driven, growth-minded, and ready to make a difference? Join us at C. Steinweg Group, where sustainability is at the heart of our mission. Be part of a team committed to building more sustainable environments and driving impactful change.
We are currently looking for an ESG Controller to join our team at our office in Rotterdam. If you are passionate about sustainability, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to contribute to a purpose-led organization, read on!
What will you do?
Sustainability is a core part of our strategy as we align with international frameworks like the Paris Agreement. We’re committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and significantly reducing our environmental footprint by 2035.
As ESG Controller, you will play a key role in advancing our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy. You’ll ensure the integrity, completeness, and reliability of ESG data while supporting compliance, reporting, and alignment with global standards. Collaborating across finance, sustainability, legal, HR, and operations teams, you will integrate ESG principles into our financial planning and decision-making processes, contributing to long-term value creation for our company and stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a non-finance business partner, embedding ESG principles into Steinweg’s non-financial planning, reporting, risk management, and decision-making processes.
- Develop the ESG data domain within Steinweg and provide guidance to departments impacted by ESG legislation, both within and outside of Finance.
Data Management
- Lead efforts to collect, consolidate, and manage ESG-related data across Steinweg’s global operations, ensuring accuracy within ESG systems.
- Assist in calculating CO2 footprint calculations for customers, suppliers, etc.
- Establish and maintain templates, internal controls and reporting policies to support reliable ESG data collection and reporting.
Reporting & Compliance
- Ensure timely and accurate ESG-related non-financial reporting and disclosures in collaboration with Sustainability Manager and Business, Finance and Sustainability representatives within the Steinweg Group.
- Monitor regulatory developments (e.g., CSRD, ISSB) and ensure compliance with new ESG reporting requirements.
- Design, implement, and oversee a robust internal control framework for ESG data and reporting processes.
- Support internal and external ESG audits, ensuring appropriate controls and assurance processes are in place.
- Together with the Sustainability Manager, train key employees globally on ESG reporting processes, controls, and the value of sustainability reporting.
What do you bring?
- Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA, SASB) are a plus.
- 8+ years in accounting, finance, or related fields, with preferably some years of direct ESG exposure.
- Experience in a multinational corporation or logistics-related industry is a strong plus.
- Deep knowledge of ESG reporting regulations (e.g., CSRD, ISSB), sustainability frameworks, and non-financial accounting standards.
- Fluent in English, preferably with proficiency in another language. Collaborative mindset, analytical skills, and a proactive approach to driving sustainability initiatives in a complex global organization.
We offer
- An excellent salary, appropriate for the position;
- A profit-sharing payment twice a year;
- Fully covered health insurance;8.5% holiday allowance;
- 29 vacation days per year;
- Be a shareholder in our company through the personnel foundation;
- Hybrid working options;
- A discount on a fitness subscription and/or participation in our lease bicycle scheme.
About Steinweg
From storage and transshipment to transport and from stevedoring and processing. At Steinweg, the goods from our customers are in the best hands. Whatever the logistics question is, we always provide a suitable answer. Professional, safe and trusted. We do this throughout our global network, at more than 135 locations and in more than 55 countries. We are innovative and provide custom solutions where necessary. Our highest goal is to offer our customers the best service and highest quality in a sustainable manner. With more than 6.000 colleagues worldwide, we make this happen every day. Steinweg is active in the Netherlands with approximately 1.000 colleagues at various locations.
Are you the ESG Controller who strengthens our team? Apply via the apply button or contact the recruitment department via recruitment@nl.steinweg.com or via 06-30857274.