Lead Controller

Are you a seasoned finance professional looking to make a significant impact as a global environmental services leader Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions (Veolia WTS) is seeking a Lead Controller to join our team in UK&I.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive financial excellence and support our mission of creating a more sustainable future.

As the Lead Controller you will play a crucial role in maintaining strong controllership processes ensuring compliance with IFRS and local statutory reporting requirements and supporting growth initiatives across the EMEA region. Your expertise will be instrumental in improving financial practices and driving operational efficiency.

DaytoDay Duties:

Support the EMEA Controller in maintaining robust controllership processes

Drive simplification and identify potential controllership risks

Ensure compliance with IFRS and local statutory reporting requirements

Provide technical accounting and financial reporting advice

Work closely with commercial and operations teams to understand financial implications of transactions

Manage external and internal audits ensuring efficiency and effectiveness

Partner with FP&A teams to drive Legal Entity profitability

Ensure timely and accurate closing processes

Maintain functional integrity and proper controls for business assets and accounting activities

Qualifications :

Skills and Experience Required:

Degree in Finance/Accounting or industry experience

ACCA or equivalent IFRS certification

Extensive experience in General Accounting Tax and Audit

Corporate audit or public accounting experience (Big4 experience is advantageous)

Strong knowledge of technical accounting and financial controlling

SAP experience and advanced Excel skills

Experience in stakeholder management and matrix organizations

Ability to challenge the status quo and develop finance processes

Strong communication skills and relationshipbuilding abilities

Additional Information :

At Veolia we know that at certain crucial moments in life we all need a little help protection and support. Thats why we are proud to offer our innovative Veolia Cares program which demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
From the very first day of full employment this commitment is reflected in an array of benefits that is generous and relevant. These include:

• Holiday allowance 26 days Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days off    
• Private Healthcare 
• Dental Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program    
• Enhanced Maternity / Primary Care pay Enhanced Paternity / Secondary Care pay Enhanced 
• Adoption Leave 
• Support for Carers offering flexibility for longer term caring needs 
• A Lifestyle Account 
• Gym Subsidy    
• Cycle to Work Scheme    
• One day of paid volunteering leave in each 12 month rolling 
• Above and Beyond program which allows Peers and Managers to recognise and reward our  employees for their contributions.    
• Study Assistance offering financial support towards training or study    
• Membership of Professional Institutes funded by Veolia
• Eye Car Scheme     
• Option to be trained as a First Aider

Monetary Benefits:   

• Pension contribution of 10% of your earnings from us every month
• Option to buy shares at preferential rates
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes    
• Talent Referral Program rewarding you for referring successful applicants to us   
• Company vehicle with fuel card. 

The Bigger Picture Benefits to protect you and your loved ones in the longer term: 

• Life Insurance of 10 times your basic salary from Day 1   
• Income Protection giving you 5 years cover for long term sickness 

As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime