Sr. Data Analyst – ESG Programs

Background

At SHI, we’re not just a business, we're a personal technology concierge. We're all about connecting businesses with the IT solutions and services they need to soar. Plus, we are proud to be the largest Minority/Woman Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in the United States. SHI is on an exciting ESG journey. Building on our foundational commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and adhering to the principles of the UN Global Compact, we have elevated sustainability to the senior management agenda and made progress in managing our impacts and disclosing information to stakeholders. Over the last year, we have developed our near-term climate targets, improved ESG reporting, governance and customer engagement. The ESG team reports to SHI’s CFO and is determined to further embed ESG in SHI’s business strategy, drive climate action, support the company’s commercial teams and functions with strategic insights, ESG reporting, framing and delivery of key initiatives. The ESG team proactively engages customers, partners, thought leaders and other stakeholders and aims to bring ‘the outside in’ to inform decision-making and raise awareness about ESG within SHI.

This role in summary

SHI is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a critical Sr. Data Analyst – ESG Programs role. This new role reports to the Associate Director, ESG Programs in the broader Business Assurance team. This individual will work closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders in driving company-wide ESG performance, analysis and disclosure. This role is expected to enhance the control framework for all ESG metrics and prepare the company to comply with ESG reporting regulations. The candidate will have a hybrid work arrangement, with at least two days working from SHI HQ office in London

SHI UK has been established for over 20 years, growing from a small satellite office to now our EMEA headquarters, with the support from our International partners and colleagues. We offer the opportunity to progress and develop a career within the IT Industry while working in a diverse, fun environment containing a range of departments and specialisms. 

With our organic growth and stability within the EMEA market, we are able to provide a variety of technology products, solutions and services to businesses including Cloud Computing, Data Centre Infrastructure, Networking and Security solutions, Configuration and Integration services, Enterprise Mobility and IT Asset Management. 

SHI provide innovative solutions and world-class support, as standard, from over 30 offices throughout the U.S., the U.K, Republic of Ireland, Canada, France, Hong Kong and Singapore. 

Including but not limited to:

• Conduct annual GHG emissions inventory and prepare regulatory and voluntary disclosures on climate and the environment, including CDP and EcoVadis, take part in development of transition plans in relation to target emissions categories (waste, travel, supplier engagement)
• Implement SHI’s ESG Reporting Roadmap with a goal to comply with CSRD by 2026 (based on FY2025), including taking part in requirements planning, stakeholder onboarding and support, data collection and consolidation using diverse digital platforms and tools
• Advance internal control environment for ESG metrics in partnership with Internal Audit and be a focal point for independent limited assurance of ESG data
• Lead the preparation and review of the Annual Sustainability Report and related communications, including content planning and liaison with designers and editors
• Coordinate high-quality submissions to EcoVadis, CDP and other external transparency initiatives, address customers’ requests on climate and ESG matters
• Proactively monitor evolution in the ESG external environment and actively engage with regulators, experts, industry players & other key stakeholders to understand trends in ESG accounting, disclosure, and reporting requirements and apply them at SHI
• Lead and/or contribute to strategic ESG initiatives, such as development and implantation of SHI’s decarbonization strategies to achieve the science-based climate targets, development of tools to provide carbon and ESG insights to SHI’s customers

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, Sustainability, Environmental Management or Business 
• 4+ years’ experience in corporate finance, internal controls, external reporting, sustainability, or ESG, with individual responsibility for deliverables
• Numerical aptitude and analytical skills, ability to manage large datasets, develop insights amidst rapidly changing requirements and expectations
• Right to work in the UK

• Experience in GHG emissions accounting (scopes 1, 2, 3), ESG data collection and consolidation, internal controls and report writing
• Understanding of ESG and non-financial regulatory and reporting frameworks, such as EU CSRD (European Union Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), familiarity with
• Highly organized and results-oriented with demonstrated experience in managing large datasets, drafting clear and engaging narratives, presenting ideas to stakeholders at different levels
• Business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset, strong business problem-solving, communication, leadership, and project management skills
• Ability to influence and lead others, especially in building relationships across business units and corporate functions to drive change amidst uncertainty
• Work in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment under strict deadlines
• Global mindset to thrive in a diverse culture and environment

• Business working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 with a 30-minute lunch break. However due to the nature of the role, with its international reach and shared projects, working outside of these hours to service business needs will occur occasionally, and employees are expected to be readily available in these eventualities.
• SHI UK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and we are dedicated to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process.