Thesis Development PhD/ Master student Accounting (ESG focus) (m/f/d)

 

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

For our Accounting department,at our location in Cologne we are looking for a
Thesis Development PhD/ Master student working on  ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting

Your Shoes To Fill: 
 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze financial data. 

• Conduct research and analysis on ESG-related topics relevant to Birkenstock's operations. 

• Support communication over ESG disclosures with external accounting firms, where required. 

• Collaborate with our ESG department on ESG-related reporting in partnership to ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements. 

• Keep up-to-date with the latest ESG regulations, guidelines and developments.

Your Walk Of Life:
 

• Currently in the final year of a Master's or PhD program in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field, with plans to complete the studies with a thesis and practical experience on ESG related reporting. 

• Understanding of ESG regulations, i.e. CSRD, EU Taxonomy, ISSB standards & TCFD framework 

• Willingness and excitement to roll-out ESG reporting at Birkenstock and learn from our team of ESG experts. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, provide actionable insights, and communicate effectively across a wide range of stakeholders.  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. 

• Fluent English is required.

 

WE OFFER:

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. We are looking forward to receiving your online application, stating your salary expectations!

If you have any further questions, please contact Ira Pauliak.