Working Student (m/f/d) - Impact Accounting & Business Applications

Ready to make the world a better place?

Then join us!

We are a growing alliance of multinational companies, consulted by Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC, and working closely with organizations such as the OECD, EU, WEF, WBCSD, IFRS, GRI, EFRAG, and a widespread multi-stakeholder network with our headquarters in Frankfurt am Main. 

Well-known companies such as Anglo American, BASF, Bayer, Deutsche Bank, DHL, Dräger, Effectual, Kering, Kirchhoff, L’Oréal, Michelin, Mitsubishi Chemical, Novartis, Pure Storage, Roche, SABIC, SAP, Sana Kliniken, SK, UBS, Volkswagen, and ZF have come together to create a standardized accounting model how to measure sustainable value creation of business to society and its effects on enterprise value. We are partnering with the International Foundation for Valuing Impacts, WifOR, Gist Impact and others to bringing in the relevant expertise.

Our aim is to make the world a better place by enabling decision-makers to arrive at more conscious and sounder decisions for people and the environment by quantifying non-financial impacts, while leading their businesses competitively into the future. This means comprehensively rethinking the way we achieve, measure, and report success.

To support this work, driving the transformation of our economy, we are currently seeking to hire a

Working Student (m/f/d) - Impact Accounting for the Practitioners’ Hub

We are seeking a motivated working student with a strong background in Economics, Management, Environmental engineering or similar to play a key role in testing the methodologies and supporting our members in implementing impact accounting.

 

Responsibilities

  • Collect and analyse received feedback over the course of the pilot to advance the methodology development
  • Develop and improve templates, guidances, and training material to support practitioners in using impact accounting for corporate steering and decision making
  • Collect use cases and collaborate with internal teams working on business applications for impact accounting
  • Help in the preparation of presentations and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

 

Qualifications

Education: Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Management, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field.

 

Skills

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to simplify complex concepts into clear, understandable information
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German is a plus.
  • Passion for sustainability and its integration into corporate decision-making.

The place of work is Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

 

Benefits

  • Gain practical experience supporting corporates to implement cutting-edge impact accounting methodologies.
  • Contribute to the development of impact methodologies and practical implementations with experienced practitioners from companies around the world.
  • Work with a dynamic and interdisciplinary team committed to making a positive impact.
  • Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.

 

To Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter outlining your motivation directly to clara.ulmer@value-balancing.com.

 

We want you to support our mission

We are a dynamic and diverse team in a rapidly evolving environment at the intersection of sustainability and accounting. You can expect highly motivated colleagues, an interesting work environment and opportunity to develop your professional and personal skills.