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Sustainable finance manager

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What is a sustainable finance manager and what do they do?

This is a finance-specific role within the sustainability umbrella. Much as the sustainability consultant will cover all aspects of the financial and operational impacts of the sustainability model, the sustainability finance manager will focus on the numbers and financials.

Covering the sustainable finance strategic vision for the company (or client, if in practice) and understanding the legal aspects of responsible trading (such as responsible investments, sustainable insurance etc), they will provide in-depth analysis on the metrics and KPIs of various environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, such as climate change metrics, investment advisory, risk modelling and measuring long-term value. Sustainable finance managers are also responsible for reporting on targets, both internally and externally.

Rather than just considering profitability as the key decision-maker, they will advise on and provide financial information for considering ESG issues when making investment and business decisions.

Capabilities

While the accountancy profession offers diverse career options and paths, the core capabilities required to perform at the highest standards remain the same - irrespective of skill level or job role.

Collaboration Digital Drive Ethics Expertise Insight Sustainability
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Continuing professional development at ACCA

A commitment to life-long learning is a vital part of your ACCA membership; it unlocks the full potential of your career choices - and drives forward the profession.

We deliver a wide range of CPD resources tailored to different areas of expertise - and an ever-changing profession. Our, and your, commitment to quality CPD ensures you will have the most up-to-date skills to perform at the highest standard. 

So, get started (or restarted) and take a look at our curated list of the most relevant CPD resources to secure and succeed in this role.

Learning path

Professional Diploma in Sustainability Learning - The ACCA Sustainability Certificate series

The diploma syllabus, developed by the ACCA Qualification team, is structured into four key sections: Sustainability, regulatory frameworks and ethics, Sustainable strategic planning, decision-making and measurement, Sustainability Reporting and Sustainability Assurance. Through this syllabus, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainability frameworks, ethical considerations, strategic planning and decision-making and how to measure performance, sustainability reporting for investors and the interaction with the financial statements and finally how to plan and conduct a sustainability assurance engagement. 

We have developed four new certificates, each aligned with the key sections of the diploma syllabus. These certificates can be taken individually as standalone learning units or stacked together to form the foundation of learning for the diploma.

In this pack you have access to all four certificates as they are published.

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ESG awareness pack

Environment, social and governance (ESG) is a hot topic on the agenda of many management board teams. Businesses are now understanding that their environmental and social impact in the community – as well as their corporate governance structure and transparency – will become crucial elements for their long-term sustainability and competitiveness. 

But where do you start in assessing where you stand in terms of ESG compliance, norms, and best practices? This pack provides an introduction to understanding ESG compliance, reporting and integrating it into your business.
By completing this pack, you will understand:

  • the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) in your business or organisation
  • sustainable finance
  • sustainability reporting and frameworks
  • GRI (global reporting initiative) standards.
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How does the ACCA qualification prepare you for this job role?

From a combination of exams, ethics and experience, the ACCA Qualification will boost your employability and performance at every stage of your career journey.

Here we have listed some elements of the ACCA Qualification that will help you perform at the highest standard in this job role.