Principal Consultant

Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world. Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world’s largest multinationals. The company brings together 1,300+ experts operating in 42 countries around the world and has offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Dubai, the Philippines, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, the UK, and the US. At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do. About the role We are seeking a Principal Consultant for our Climate and Nature team in Australia. This role is client focused and requires technical project management and management of direct reports. Anthesis is a global advisory, and our skilled people have opportunities to be deployed dynamically beyond their home countries and our clients often span the globe. Responsibilities fall into three major areas: Client & Project Delivery Project Management – managing the delivery of agreed consulting engagements / projects on time, on budget, and to high standards of quality. Expert input and QA – reviewing project work and providing expert viewpoint and quality assurance on deliverables as needed. Client Relationship Building – earning the confidence and trust of client teams and representing our direct clients’ interests effectively inside their organisations. Deliverable Drafting & Presentation – preparing and delivering high quality reports, presentations, and sometimes workshops in line with project scope. Business Development Leading the development of proposals and contributing to the presentation and conversion of these opportunities, in collaboration with the guidance and support of colleagues. Service development – developing or contributing to the development of new service offerings and/or streamlining and improving existing service offerings including creating delivery and proposal templates, providing training and acting as internal expert on a specific service. Contributing to the development of Anthesis’ thought leadership and marketing materials in relation to climate change and associated reporting. Organisational & Personal Development Training & Personal Development – using the ACE (Anthesis Centre of Excellence) learning and development platform and guided by your line manager. Line Management – supporting one or two more junior colleagues to guide and manage their growth and performance within Anthesis. Strategic & Organisational Initiatives – contributing to important internal initiatives, proposition development and innovation. Required Skills & Experience Demonstrated consulting experience. Strong technical expertise in GHG accounting across scope 1,2 and 3, with proven ability to manage complex full value chain analysis. Experience with Climate Active (registered consultant status is a plus), SBTi methodologies and NGER reporting frameworks preferred. Tertiary qualification in Engineering or Science with understanding of chemical/process/environmental/industrial engineering or equivalent demonstrated understanding of mass and energy balances in industry. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level or above is a must) for data analysis and modelling. Financial acumen including working knowledge of cost/benefit analysis and other financial tools including discounted cash flow analysis. Strong project management, written and oral communication skills, including public speaking and client education and involvement. Strong working knowledge of and interest in climate change and the associated emerging regulatory framework(s). What we offer you: Five weeks paid annual leave. Opportunity to be mentored by leading experts in the field in a supportive learning environment. Opportunity for travel and get out in the field. Best in class employee assistance program (EAP) program for you and your immediate family. Flexible working hours and hybrid working environment. Exposure to diverse industries and projects within the fields of carbon, energy and nature-based solutions. Positive workplace culture and a like-minded team. Opportunity to develop the skills to launch your career in this emerging area. #J-18808-Ljbffr