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Jessica Bader CA(SA)

Critic · DISC type C
Head of Finance - Grants at C40 Cities
📍 United Kingdom

Jessica Bader is a committed finance professional serving as the Head of Finance for Grants at C40 Cities. A qualified Chartered Accountant, she leverages her financial expertise to combat climate change, with a background at Standard Bank and a degree in Business Science from the University of Cape Town. Colleagues describe her work ethic as "exceptional".

Jessica is deeply motivated by the mission to tackle the climate crisis, finding inspiration in connecting with colleagues globally and leaders like Mayor Sadiq Khan. She actively deepens her understanding of the climate challenge by attending external talks on topics like debunking climate disinformation, demonstrating a passion that extends beyond her direct role.

Her honours thesis at the University of Cape Town focused on the reliability of ESG factors in listed company financial statements.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Head of Finance - Grants
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Jessica shows up

Precise
Information Seeker
ROI Driven

They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.

Priorities

Topics Jessica cares about

Climate Finance
Her career is dedicated to applying finance skills to climate change, evidenced by roles at C40 Cities and SouthSouthNorth on environmentally-focused projects.
ESG Reporting
Published an honours thesis on the reliability of ESG factors in financial statements, showing a foundational academic and professional interest in the topic.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Head of Finance - Grants
C40 Cities
6-2022 - 8-2023
Senior Manager, Finance
C40 Cities
6-2019 - 6-2022
Finance Operations Manager
SouthSouthNorth
1-2019 - 3-2019
Tax Technology Strategy
Standard Bank Group
1-2016 - 3-2019
SAICA Trainee
Standard Bank South Africa
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Media appearances

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Education
2011 - 2015
Bachelor of Business Science (Finance) with honours in Accounting
University of Cape Town
2006 - 2010
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St Mary's Diocesan School for Girls
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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