Finance Manager

Veolia

The Role

Overview

Manage finance for £58m contracts, lead team, handle reporting, budgeting and ESG integration.

Key Responsibilities

  • management accounts
  • financial reporting
  • stock auditing
  • tender support
  • esg strategy
  • performance reviews

Tasks

-Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and mentoring to enhance team members' technical skills -Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts for contracts within your remit (circa £58m revenue) -Assist in the tender process for new bids and renewals where required -Ensure effective auditing and control of stock, safeguarding business assets through reconciliation and internal processes -Provide advice and guidance to Regional and Business Unit Management on all financial matters including costs, performance against budget/forecasts, and growth opportunities -Manage and motivate a team of finance professionals (0-5 direct reports), fostering a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement -Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including suppliers, customers, and auditors -Analyse and report financial figures and operational KPIs, identifying and explaining unusual variances using systems including Workday, Tranman, PowerBI, and Adaptive Planning -Develop and implement sustainability finance strategies, integrating ESG factors into financial decision-making -Ensure compliance with all company finance policies and procedures across your business area

Requirements

  • qualified accountant
  • financial reporting
  • project management
  • esg
  • people management
  • waste management

What You Bring

-People management experience -Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis -Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) -Experience working across multiple sites or contracts -Advanced relationship management and effective communication skills -Experience in the waste management or environmental services sector -Advanced business acumen and financial management skills -Project management qualification or experience -experience working across multiple sites and contracts -5+ years post-qualification experience -Proficient in IT systems and informed decision-making -Knowledge of sustainability finance and ESG integration

Benefits

-25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus option to buy up to 5 days -Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential -Access to our company pension scheme -24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household -One paid day's leave every year to volunteer and support your community -Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers -Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

The Company

About Veolia

-Born as a water services pioneer in 1853, evolved into a global environmental leader. -A major merger with Suez in 2021 solidified its global presence and service capabilities.

Sector Specialisms

Municipal

Industrial

Energy

Water

Utilities

Government

Automotive

Food & Beverage

Mining

Aerospace

Chemical

Power Generation

Metal Processing & Finishing

Colleges & Universities

Bioenergy