Do you want to apply your communications expertise at the intersection of sustainability and corporate finance, working with senior decision makers from leading multinational companies?
Our client is a global, non‑profit business network supporting 200+ large corporates on their sustainability transformation. The company is looking for a senior freelance communications consultant to strengthen the communications and branding of its Corporate Performance & Accountability (CP&A) program.
The organisation operates internationally, with hubs in Geneva, Amsterdam, London, Chicago, China and Singapore. The CP&A program focuses on integrating sustainability into financial decision‑making, corporate reporting, investor engagement and executive‑level governance.
What will you do?
You will support both the central communications team and the CP&A leadership in sharpening the program’s story, increasing visibility, and ensuring consistent, high‑quality communication towards financially oriented audiences.
Your role is a blend of strategic positioning, content development, and day‑to‑day communications coordination.
You will:
- Develop a clear and compelling positioning of the CP&A program, internally and externally.
- Translate complex, abstract sustainability–finance topics into clear, relevant messaging.
- Shape and deliver ongoing “drumbeat communication” around key events, milestones, publications and initiatives across the year.
- Identify the right audiences, channels and narratives for C‑suite and senior corporate stakeholders.
- Work closely with subject‑matter experts to co‑create storylines and ensure clarity.
- Contribute to thought leadership moments, event planning and strategic communication opportunities.
- Write and edit a variety of content in excellent English (web copy, news updates, briefings, talking points).
- Manage stakeholders in a fast‑moving, international context with many time zones and professional backgrounds.
- Push back constructively where needed: challenge vagueness, ask the right questions, and support the team in getting to a crisp narrative.
You will be part of a compact CP&A team and collaborate regularly with the organisation’s central communications unit.
What do you bring?
We are looking for someone who:
- Has strong experience in financial communication, corporate reporting, investor‑facing communication or similar domains.
- Combines strategic capability with hands‑on execution.
- Can quickly understand complex sustainability–finance topics and translate them into sharp, accessible messaging.
- Has experience in international (non‑profit or corporate) environments with diverse stakeholders.
- Writes and communicates exceptionally well in English.
- Understands what resonates with senior corporate and C‑suite audiences and can communicate in that tone.
- Is confident, resilient and unfazed by high‑pressure or demanding personalities.
- Is senior enough to oversee the bigger picture, but not so senior that operational work becomes uninteresting.
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of ESG, sustainability reporting, risk frameworks or corporate governance
- Experience working for membership‑based international organisations
Practical information
- Start: Immediate
- Duration: 6 months, with option for extension
- Availability: 2,5 days per week
- Location: Hybrid; fully international team; 1 day per week onsite in Amsterdam
- Level: Senior Consultant / Director level
- Language: English
About the organisation
The client is a global non‑profit network of more than 200 multinational companies committed to accelerating the transition to a sustainable world. They support member companies with tools, metrics, frameworks and expert guidance across a wide range of sustainability topics — from emissions reduction and value chain transformation to governance, reporting and education. The CP&A program focuses specifically on connecting sustainability to the financial world: helping companies strengthen reporting, engage investors, and understand the financial and physical risks related to climate and other environmental challenges.
Interested?
Please send your CV, short motivation, availability and hourly rate to inge.meilink@thesmartengine.nl.
Please do not respond by telephone.
