Director, Europe

JSS Search has been retained by Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) to assist in their search for a highly motivated Director to maintain and lead the growth of their CFO programme in Europe, helping to deliver impact and make sustainable business, business as usual. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a can do attitude, working independently to grow awareness and support for A4S’s work across Europe.

About the role

A4S was established by HM King Charles III in 2004, when he was The Prince of Wales, to transform finance to make sustainable business, business as usual. Today they work with leading CFOs, finance managers, business schools, regulators, standard setters and more, to drive a fundamental shift towards resilient business models and a sustainable economy. They are looking for a highly motivated Director to maintain and lead the growth of our CFO programme in Europe, helping to deliver impact and make sustainable business, business as usual. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a can do attitude, working independently to grow awareness and support for A4S’s work across Europe. They will be responsible for overseeing the successful operation and growth of A4S programmes in the region in line with the overall strategy and objectives of A4S. This will include representing A4S at both internal and external events, leading the delivery of workshops, roundtables and other capacity building events, and overseeing regional projects and outputs. The timing of the new role aligns with the development of A4S’s overarching strategy to 2030, representing an exciting opportunity to help shape and grow A4S’s mission and the networks and partnerships so integral to its success.

The role can be hybrid (if in the UK) or remote (if in Europe). A4S are currently piloting a 'four-day week’, working Monday to Thursday plus an average of one Friday in four.

About you

The successful candidate will have established regional networks, a proven record of building relationships, growing membership or a client base, and of growing strategic partnerships. They will have the ability to manage a complex set of activities to enable efficient, effective and timely delivery of high-quality outputs and engagements. They will have a strong business background, ideally with significant knowledge of sustainability. An accounting or MBA qualification would be an advantage.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Run and grow the European Chapter of the A4S CFO Leadership Network, building a strong rapport with members and inspiring and supporting their ambition to embed sustainability within strategy and business models.
• Leverage your technical and regional understanding of the role of CFOs and their finance teams in delivering sustainable outcomes to seek meaningful change across a diverse range of major European businesses.
• Build the capacity of finance teams by delivering and driving strong participation in workshops and events that support CFOs and their teams in embedding sustainability into strategy, processes and decisions.
• Develop and deliver a dynamic regional strategy aligned with A4S’s global strategy and ambition, monitoring progress and adapting as needed based on learnings from engagement with key regional organizations and to respond to a rapidly changing environment.
• Collaborate with global colleagues to shape A4S’s overall direction, and help identify and secure valuable partnerships and additional funding sources.
• Support outreach and communications to raise A4S’s profile, build partnerships, and showcase members’ achievements across the region, including at external events and conferences.

A4S Values

A4S offers a competitive range of benefits, a good work-life balance, employee growth and development, and a vibrant organizational culture. You’ll join a small team of about 45, who are based primarily in and around London as well as in Europe, the APAC region and North America. You’ll interact and work with most of your colleagues and stay in the loop on the full extent of our programmes. We value our people, and strive for a collaborative, supportive and non-hierarchical structure. With a dedicated office in Mindspace Shoreditch – a vibrant, modern and dog-friendly co-working space which hosts weekly events including brunches, after-work socials and the occasional ping pong evening! They also organize their own team lunches, park days and away days – with team volunteering days also on the horizon.

What's on Offer

A4S offer a fantastic benefits package including:

• 25 days leave, increasing by one day every year to a maximum of 30 days (pro-rata for part-time roles).
• Up to 5 days per year for volunteering.
• BUPA private medical insurance which covers GP virtual consultations, hospital treatment, cancer treatment, mental health treatment and more.
• 7.5% employer pension contribution, with a 2.5% minimum contribution from the employee.
• Access to our Employee Assistance programme, providing you and your family or cohabiting partner with access to wellbeing support, guidance on legal and financial issues, and more.
• Death in service and income protection insurance.
• Perkbox membership, offering: generous discounts across everyday spending, wellness and fitness, restaurants, gifts, travel, and more; as well as a wellness hub with content covering nutrition, workouts and meditation.
• Flexible working arrangements – both in terms of location and core hours (subject to agreement)
• A ‘cycle to work’ scheme.

The benefits outlined above are specific to UK employees, however, A4S strive to provide similar benefits for staff in other locations.