Project Finance Manager

Salary: £Competitive plus Veolia benefits including a car/car allowance, generous bonus and enhanced pension scheme
Location: Remote with travel to Veolia offices or client sites across the UK as required

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:

As a Finance Manager Projects, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining complex financial models to support strategic decision-making across the business. The role will involve project financing and structuring to create viable, fundable projects aligned to the interests of all stakeholders. You will work closely with various departments to provide insights and analysis that drive financial performance and growth.

• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis

• Ability to review and interpret complex financial models

• Understanding project finance and ability to fund growth projects within IWE business

• Understanding the key risks of projects and the allocation of these risks among the relevant parties / stakeholders

• Create and update cash flow projections and working capital models

• Perform sensitivity analyses and stress testing on financial models

• Support the evaluation of potential investments, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives and complete financial due diligence

• Lead and manage projects through the entire development cycle, including the development of valuation models up to £50 million

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and validate assumptions

• Prepare clear and concise reports for senior management and stakeholders to enable effective decision making

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in financial modelling

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or relevant master's degree preferred (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience

• Strong Technical accounting knowledge, understanding of off balance sheet structuring solutions

• Experience in financial modelling and analysis, strong financial modelling skills

• Advanced Google/Excel skills and proficiency in financial modelling best practices

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Financing Knowledge Requirements

• In-depth understanding of corporate finance principles and practices

• Knowledge of various financing instruments and structures (e.g., debt, equity, financing)

• Understanding of key financial metrics and ratios

• Understanding of funding sources

• Knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards (IFRS, UK GAAP)

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.