Sustainability Reporting Lead
Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work, never taking it for granted. We are committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science-based pathway to decarbonize our operations. We find meaning in our purpose: With our heart in Finland, we make every journey better, today and tomorrow. Our values – Always Safe, Customer at Heart and Stronger Together– guide us in everything we do.
We are now looking for a talented and highly motivated
SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING LEAD
to be responsible for further developing an effective reporting process aligned with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). In your role, you will work in close cooperation especially with your colleagues in the sustainability team who are leading the sustainability work and providing the content for the Finnair Group’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
ESRS Reporting Process Development: further develop ESRS reporting process that aligns with industry standards and best practices.
Data Gathering and Analysis: Collaborate with the content owners to collect, validate, and organize data required for sustainability reporting. Support with the data analysis for business insight and decision-making.
Reporting Accuracy: Monitor the accuracy and completeness of ESRS reports and take corrective actions as necessary in cooperation with the internal stakeholders.
Automation: Develop and implement automated reporting solutions to streamline the reporting process and reduce manual efforts.
Audit and Controls: Ensure proper reporting controls and compliance with the audit requirements. Act as the key contact for internal and external auditors to support efficient and smooth audit review processes.
Regulatory Compliance: Stay up to date with the relevant laws and regulations as well as the best practice solutions, ensuring that our reporting remains in compliance with all requirements. Participate in organizing of company-wide trainings.
Other: Other ad hoc tasks, including supporting the team and colleagues in other areas including accounting, finance, tax, sustainability and reporting.
Our expectations:
Master's or bachelor's degree in the areas of finance, accounting, sustainability, computer science or risk management.
Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in a relevant field e.g. in financial or sustainability reporting, auditing or consulting.
Good knowledge (or basic knowledge and a passion to learn more) of the environmental, social, and governance standards and reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD, CSRD, ESRS).
Understanding of the financial reporting standards and frameworks is considered highly beneficial.
Proficiency with IT systems and ability to develop reporting processes.
Proactive mindset and analytical problem-solving skills.
Experience in project management and ability to develop processes independently.
Excellent cross-functional communication and team working skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Strong Finnish language skills are considered an asset.
Working at Finnair:
We offer you an exciting opportunity to work in the fast-changing aviation and international travel industry in a culture that drives and enables professional development and continuous improvement. You will be supported by internally highly rated supervisory work with modern leadership practices that we constantly develop.
We are happy to enable our employees to enrich their lives and fulfill their travel dreams by offering a wide leisure travel benefit. We also support the health and wellbeing of our employees through our own Sickness Fund insurance benefit, Epassi sport (culture, health & wellbeing or commuting benefit), gyms around the Finnair campus and activities organized by our hobby clubs.
Are you ready for the challenge and want to join our team? Submit your application with your CV, cover letter and salary expectation as soon as possible, but no later than Sunday, 20 September 2026.
Please note that the hiring process may include a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test.
For more information, please contact Erkka Salonen (VP, Group Accounting, Tax and IR) by phone +358 40 574 3439 on the specified hours stated below (GMT +03:00):
Thursday, 17 September between 9am to 10am
Please note that we do not process applications submitted via email.
Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success. According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.
