A dynamic and impact-driven organisation is seeking an experienced ESG Practice Lead to shape and grow its ESG advisory services.

 

This is a high-growth opportunity for a visionary leader to define strategy, lead client projects, and build a top-performing team.

 

Using your expertise, you will play a key role in helping organisations navigate ESG challenges, develop tailored sustainability strategies, and implement regulatory frameworks. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, leveraging cutting-edge technology and data to drive transparency, accountability, and real-world impact.

 

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Define and lead the strategic direction of ESG consulting services, aligning with evolving industry trends and regulations

• Manage multiple client projects, offering expert guidance on ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance

• Build and mentor a high-performing team of consultants, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation

• Represent the organisation at industry events, strengthening its thought leadership and market presence

• Drive business growth by identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and expanding the ESG network

• Customise ESG solutions to client needs, ensuring alignment with their corporate vision and values

• Advise clients on ESG regulations, frameworks, and reporting standards, supporting sustainability disclosures

• Help clients measure and communicate the impact of their ESG initiatives and track progress against goals

• Integrate ESG principles, including diversity and inclusion, into investment and business strategies

• Continuously explore innovative ways to incorporate ESG principles with emerging technologies and data analytics

 

 

Person Specification:

 

• 8-10+ years of experience in ESG consulting, sustainability, or corporate social responsibility

• Strong expertise in global ESG frameworks, regulatory standards, and reporting requirements

• Proven ability to lead teams, drive strategy, and manage client relationships in a dynamic environment

 

 

If you are a highly skilled and experienced ESG professional looking to make a real impact, please get in touch and send your CV to Tiana Thomas at tiana.thomas@acre.com

Are you a seasoned investor relations professional passionate about the energy transition who would like to pivot your career?

 

 

This is an opportunity to join a well-established and purpose-lead private equity investor with a range of investment funds that shape a more resilient sustainable future.

 

 

 

Our client, with an impressive AuM and a successful track record of over 20 years seeks an Investor Relations professional to join an IR team with a remarkable track record in capital-raising achievements.

 

 

 

Your primary responsibility will be increasing sales and business development initiatives, targeting institutional and semi-institutional investors with a coverage in the UK and Europe (countries of your preference), including a network of multipliers in North America and/or Asia Pacific.

 

This is an opportunity to contribute to the shaping and execution of the firm's capital-raising strategy for all its funds.

 

 

 

Desired experience and competencies

 

 

Our client is keen to welcome a new team colleague who is energised by working effectively in a team-oriented and inclusive environment.

 

 

• A self-driven investor relations professional with a track record of selling private markets products internationally, and advantageous is any experience in North America and Asia and/or a network of placement agents in these regions.

• Advantageous: Experience with Tier 1, 2 and 3 investors.

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in investor relations/distribution in either private equity or infrastructure investing.

• Solid financial experience; a robust understanding of private equity fund structuring, terms, fund performance metrics, and portfolio financials.

• High level of self-motivation and results-driven approach.

• Central to the role is the ability to communicate effectively with investors and internal teams, in English. Additional languages are advantageous.

• Master's degree in finance, economics, or a related business field

 

 

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to leverage and further develop your commercial skills within a leading private equity firm committed to mobilizing capital towards sustainable and innovative solutions in the energy transition.

 

 

 

Does this sound interesting? Please apply directly or reach out to Lucy Chapman at lucy.chapman@acre.com

Acre is seeking a Director, ESG Accounting & Internal Controls for a leading pharmaceutical company to drive ESG reporting, data governance, and internal controls. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of ESG disclosures while aligning with CSRD, SASB, GRI, and TCFD regulations. Reporting to the VP of Accounting, this position collaborates cross-functionally to strengthen ESG governance and financial transparency.

 

 

Description

The Director, ESG Accounting & Internal Controls will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) accounting and internal control framework. This role requires analytical skills, flexible thinking, experience working with ambiguity, and judgment in determining materiality.

You will ensure the integrity of financial and non-financial ESG data, manage the ESG internal control environment, and drive regulatory compliance across ESG disclosures. This position will partner closely with cross-functional teams, including ESG, Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, and Operations, to support the effective management and control of ESG data and ensure compliance with current and future global regulations.

This position will play a critical role in overall ESG governance, ensuring a robust control environment and audit-readiness for ESG reporting. You will also drive continuous improvement of internal processes and systems to strengthen ESG data governance and reporting accuracy. This position reports directly to the Vice President, Accounting and has accountability to the Vice President, Environmental Social & Governance Programs & Reporting.

 

 

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective ESG internal control framework to ensure compliance with current and future global ESG reporting requirements.

• Ensure ESG data governance policies and procedures are rigorously followed across all ESG initiatives, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of non-financial performance metrics.

• Lead and manage risk assessments for ESG data collection, focusing on risk mitigation and continuous improvement of controls related to ESG disclosures.

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and system enhancements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of ESG data gathering, analysis, and reporting.

• Ensure adherence to mandatory ESG disclosures under current regulations (e.g., CSRD, SASB, GRI, TCFD) and monitor voluntary disclosures as applicable.

• Ensure the company is fully prepared for limited and reasonable assurance obligations, including overseeing the preparation, review, and gap closing for ESG audit requirements.

• Manage relationships with internal and external auditors, audit timeliness, and budgets. Prepare audit status materials for senior management and the Audit Committee.

• Foster a strong control mindset within the ESG team and across the broader organization, promoting a culture of transparency, compliance, and accountability in ESG data management.

• Act as a liaison between ESG, Finance, Audit, Legal, Investor Relations, Operations, and others to ensure the proper integration of ESG control requirements into key business processes.

• Provide subject matter expertise on ESG controls, governance, and regulatory requirements to internal teams and senior management, guiding the development and implementation of policies and procedures to enhance ESG data integrity.

• Partner with IT and data management teams to integrate ESG controls and reporting tools into broader financial and operational systems, enabling better data visualization, analysis, and decision-making.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business, including ESG, Finance, Investor Relations, Legal, HR, and Operations, to align ESG controls with broader corporate governance objectives.

 

 

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Finance, Business Administration, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or a related field.

 

 

Experience

• 10+ years in Audit, internal controls, or ESG data governance, with a deep understanding of ESG frameworks, non-financial reporting requirements, and audit processes.

• 10+ years of experience working with ESG-related assurance engagements and limited assurance reviews, as well as coordinating with internal and external auditors.

 

 

Advanced Skills Required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex ESG data, provide insights, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ESG and regulatory information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Leadership and relationship management skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholders to align with ESG goals and regulatory compliance.

• Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize tasks, and effectively lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

 

 

Preferred Certifications

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar certifications.

 

 

For more information, please apply and get in touch with Anna Bene at anna.bene@acre.com

Are you passionate about agri-food finance, impact investing, and portfolio strategy? Do you thrive in a dynamic, data-driven environment where you can contribute to strategic fund management, investment processes, and sustainability initiatives?

 

Acre is proud to be partnering with Incofin in their search for an Agri-Food Portfolio Officer to help drive our global agri-food investment strategy and ensure efficient execution, liquidity management, and impact reporting across regions and funds.

 

 

Your Role

 

As an Agri-Food Portfolio Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and managing Incofin's agri-food investment pipeline across multiple regions. Your responsibilities will span from pipeline coordination and fund allocation to investment execution and monitoring, ensuring the seamless flow of investments while maintaining high data quality and fund liquidity.

 

You will act as the gatekeeper of our agro funds, overseeing Investment Committee (IC) documentation, reviewing eligibility criteria, and ensuring smooth coordination of decision-making processes. With a keen analytical mindset, you will contribute to portfolio reporting, market trend analysis, and impact/ESG data insights, helping to refine our impact frameworks such as the Climate Investment Lens and Biodiversity Lens.

 

In collaboration with IT and Operations, you will drive process improvements, automation, and dashboard optimization, ensuring that our investment and monitoring tools remain efficient and cutting-edge. Additionally, you will support fundraising efforts, provide expertise in due diligence (DDQ) processes, and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance our agri-food debt expertise.

 

 

 

What You'll Bring

 

Incofin are looking for a strategic thinker with a strong financial and analytical background, extensive agri-food sector knowledge, and a passion for sustainable agriculture and impact investing. You will succeed in this role if you have:

• 10+ years of experience in agri-food value chain finance, financial institutions, or financial services, with strong exposure to credit and financial risk assessment in agro-investments.

• A degree in economics, finance, accounting, or equivalent professional experience.

• Deep understanding of agri-food business, food security, climate change, and sustainable agriculture.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to visualize and communicate data clearly and effectively.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills-able to simplify complex data and craft compelling visuals.

• A team player with an inclusive mindset, capable of working autonomously while taking ownership of projects.

• Advanced IT skills, particularly MS Office, Excel, and Power BI, with knowledge of data management principles.

• The ability to thrive under pressure, manage strict deadlines, and solve problems proactively.

• Fluency in Spanish and English; French or other languages would be an advantage.

 

 

Why Join?

 

At Incofin, you will be part of a global impact investment firm that values innovation, sustainability, and excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of agri-food investments, work with cross-functional and technical projects, and contribute to a mission-driven organization making a real impact in emerging markets.

 

 

Are you ready to take on a high-impact role in agri-food finance? Apply now and become part of a team that drives meaningful change in sustainable agriculture and financial inclusion! Reach out to Alex Westacott at alex.westacott@acre.com for more information

Acre have partnered with a leading international NBS project developer who are looking for a commercial leader with deep expertise in climate finance and carbon markets to take ownership of a rapidly growing company's capital strategy and revenue model.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will drive the financial success of large-scale nature-based solutions (NbS) projects-from securing project financing to monetizing carbon credits and establishing long-term institutional partnerships that will enable the expansion of high-quality carbon projects worldwide.

 

 

 

Why This Role?

 

This is a rare opportunity to lead the commercial function for a mission-driven, venture-backed company that is scaling real-world climate solutions. You'll work closely with the founding team, shaping the company's long-term strategy and directly influencing how nature-based projects are funded and brought to market.

 

 

 

What You'll Own & Deliver:

Project Financing (Immediate Priority)

 

• Secure capital for new and existing NbS projects through commercial financing, blended finance, DFIs, and other strategic funding mechanisms.

• Structure financing for multiple high-value carbon projects, ensuring alignment with investors.

• Lead negotiations with institutional investors, impact funds, DFIs, and banks to unlock the right capital mix.

 

 

 

Carbon Credit Monetization & Revenue Generation

 

• Develop and execute commercial strategies to secure buyers for carbon credits and other environmental assets.

• Close structured transactions that ensure quick revenue generation from carbon credit sales.

• Build a repeatable, scalable sales model shifting from one-off transactions to long-term offtake agreements.

 

 

 

Long-Term Capital Strategy & Institutional Partnerships

 

• Move beyond project-by-project financing to establish structured, long-term capital partnerships.

• Secure multi-year institutional funding from investors, impact funds, and blended finance players.

• Develop innovative capital structures that allow for staged investment while maintaining financial viability.

 

 

 

Who They're Looking For:

 

A seasoned commercial leader with a proven ability to close high-value transactions and deep knowledge of climate finance, carbon markets, and institutional fundraising.

 

 

• Extensive experience structuring and closing financing deals in carbon markets, private equity, or impact investing.

• Strong deal-making and negotiation skills, with a track record of securing financing for large-scale projects.

• Established relationships with institutional investors, DFIs, and carbon credit buyers.

• Understanding of carbon markets (voluntary & compliance) and experience structuring transactions in this space.

• Experience working across project finance, impact investment, and climate-focused funds.

• Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels from shaping investment theses to closing transactions.

• Willingness to travel globally to secure deals and build partnerships.

 

 

 

Why Join?

 

As the company scales, this role presents significant career growth opportunities, including:

• Leading the build-out of a capital markets & partnerships team.

• Expanding into new geographies and investment structures.

• Playing a key leadership role in shaping the long-term commercial strategy.

 

 

This is a chance to make a tangible global impact, helping drive capital into high-quality nature-based solutions that regenerate ecosystems, benefit communities, and deliver resilient financial returns.

This is a remote-based role with travel. Europe or East Coast US preferred.

 

 

 

Interested?

 

If you're excited about leading commercial strategy in the climate and carbon markets space, reach out to Lewis Murray at lewis.murray@acre.com to learn more.