Financial Controller
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2024 |
| Location: | London, London, SE14 5RS |
| Company: | Veolia |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR16625_1716306834 |
Summary
Salary: £Competitive per annum plus company car/allowance, bonus and Veolia benefits
Location:
Hybrid- Home/South East London
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you;
- Access to our company pension scheme
- 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
- 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What you'll be doing;
To provide leadership in all aspects of financial reporting and financial control for the Selchp O&M, District Heating, IBA, Greater London Disposal contract, and the joint venture at Selchp Ltd.
Strong communication, analytical and critical thinking is essential to problem solving, with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and meet deadlines whilst receptive and embracing new changes.
The role will have an Assistant Accountant and Management Accountant report, and they will be responsible for all aspects of managing these roles including setting of objectives and progress reviews.
You will be responsible for:
- Production of monthly management accounts delivered to tight deadlines together with sound analysis and investigation of results and variances for a number of operational units including group consolidation processes
- Site visits when required and interaction with operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and support to business development is achieved
- Provide support to business operations in preparation for annual budgets and forecasts
- Statutory accounts preparation and assist with annual group audit process
- Ensure all contracts and depot(s) within the remit are complying with group financial policies and procedures, including performing regular fixed assets registers and balance sheets reviews
- Working with clients on contract performance and adapting systems to any changes in service
- Annual reconciliations per contractual agreement
- Monitor and evaluate procedures to ensure financial and cash flow forecasting remains accurate/effective
- Control and reporting of capital expenditure
- Financial analysis of operational data and KPI
- Stock control including accuracy of accounting
- Post investment financial review and analysis of long term financial performance
- Working with analysts and the Digital Transformation team to ensure accuracy of relevant non-financial data and successful implementation of any projects
- Carry out any ad hoc project work as is necessary to support the business objectives
- Manage and develop two direct reports including setting of objectives and progress reviews
- Attend quarterly exco meeting and preparation of financial papers for the review
- Attend half yearly board meeting with external shareholders, and preparation of financial papers for the review
- Dealing with ad hoc shareholder / external consultants financial queries
- Contract rates review and shareholders dividends calculations
- Maintain good understanding of the different contracts and agreement in place for the joint venture
What we're looking for:
- Qualified Accountant (i.e. CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with extensive post qualification experience gained
- Experience withPeople Management, Financial/ Statutory Reporting, Accounting Systems
- Solid knowledge of standard accountancy and finance best practices
- A practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques
- Strong Business Acumen
- Financial Management background
- Relationship Management skills
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.
This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.
We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.
Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.
Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.