Financial Accountant

Salary: From £40,000 plus Veolia benefits

Location: Hybrid- Home/ Cannock

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:

• Yearly bonus scheme

• 25 days of annual leave 

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• 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:

As a Financial Accountant, you will work across Systems, Reporting and Analytics for the IWE and Ireland Business, reporting to the Planning & Reporting Controller. 

This is a multifaceted role, so we require a range of skills and experience providing Systems support, Reporting, Analysis, Management Accounts consolidation, Forecasts and Budgets and consolidation, LTP, ambition as well as supporting on Adhoc Opportunities and Projects. 

Working on business line management reporting, you will strive for consistency of reporting across all areas of the IWE UK & Ireland businesses at all levels, whilst aiming to maximise the efficient use of all group tools available. In this regard, a close working relationship with both the transformation and the DB&T Data & Analytics teams is required to influence and drive future reporting developments from a systems perspective and Head office finance to understand and anticipate changes/future reporting requirements. 

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified ACCA or CIMA Accountant with experience in management accounting is essential, with strong analytical, systems and reporting experience.

• IT literacy, including at least intermediate (ideally strong) skills with Excel and Google Sheets are required, as well as systems experience ideally covering a variety of financial and non-financial software.

• Strong interpersonal skills are required to liaise confidently with other parts of the business, with confidence in presenting to senior stakeholders and developing informative presentations suitable for various audiences.

• Strong analysis and reporting skills, with experience of Business Partnering with the ability to quickly and confidently consume, understand, analyse, question and summarise both data and commentary for use across a range of audiences.

• Experience of computer coding languages would be advantageous, but not essential.

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 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! 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.

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. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.