VIEPANGEO Financial Controller (MW)
Basel - Switzerland
Job Summary
Veolia Industry Building - Switzerland AG is looking for a VIE/PANGEO - Financial Controller (M/W) in Basel Switzerland.
THE MISSION
Step into a pivotal role that bridges local management and corporate leadership. As Financial Controller youll be at the heart of our financial operations managing complex reporting cycles optimizing financial processes and leveraging modern digital tools to drive business insights. Work in a trilingual international environment where your analytical skills and financial acumen will directly impact strategic decisions.
Your mission:
Master financial reporting at dual levelslocal management and corporate leadership
Drive digital transformation using Workday PowerBI and Google Workspace
Optimize financial processes through automation and data-driven insights
Support strategic planning with budgeting forecasting and ad-hoc business case analysis
Collaborate seamlessly with remote teams and operational stakeholders
Build financial excellence in a growing international organization
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Monthly Closings & Financial Reporting:
Actively participate in monthly quarterly and year-end closing cycles
Perform detailed variance analyses (Actual vs. Budget / Forecast)
Prepare consolidate and deliver financial reporting packs and management dashboards
Tailor reporting for both Local Management and Corporate Leadership
Interface daily with remote Shared Service Centre on accounting tasks and reconciliations
Budgeting Forecasting & Strategic Planning:
Co-build annual budgets and periodic reforecasts with operational heads
Monitor key operational and financial KPIs
Surface actionable insights and corrective measures for cost optimization
Support strategic regional investment decisions
Digital Transformation & Financial Systems:
Leverage and optimize Google Workspace (advanced Google Sheets modeling)
Master Workday ERP for core accounting and reporting
Develop dynamic dashboards using PowerBI
Contribute to digitizing financial processes and automating recurring reports
Upgrade analytical models and reporting infrastructure
Ad-Hoc Analysis & Operational Controlling:
Conduct special financial studies and profitability reviews
Evaluate business cases for strategic investments
Provide financial insights to support operational decision-making
Qualifications :
THE IDEAL PROFILE
Education:
Masters Degree from University Business School or Engineering School specializing in:
Finance
Controlling
Auditing
Management Accounting (e.g. CCA)
Experience:
Audit Background (Highly Valued): First professional experience in an external audit firm (Big 4 or tier-1 audit firm)
Controlling Experience: Previous internship or apprenticeship in financial controlling corporate FP&A or financial analysis
Key Skills:
Financial Toolkit: Hands-on proficiency with Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel
ERP & Analytics: Practical experience or strong familiarity with Workday (ERP) and PowerBI
Analytical Rigor: Strong financial analysis data modeling and reconciliation capabilities
Autonomy & Agility: Proactive self-driven professional thriving in a small agile 2-person team
Communication: Clear concise communicator building strong relationships with operational managers remote teams and executives
Strategic Mindset: Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
Languages:
English: Fluent (written and spoken) Mandatory
German: Proficiency is a distinct advantage
French
Additional Information :
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Duration: 18 months
Start date: January 1 2027
Location: Basel Switzerland (Badenstrasse 40 Bau 930 Porte 91 4057 Basel)
Contract type: VIE (International Volunteer in Business) French nationality required
Remuneration : 3463.17 net/month (according to the rates of October 2026)
Accommodation : yes
coverage of part of the housing costs
Benefits : 30 days leave per 12 months / Tax-free / French pension contribution
READY FOR THE CHALLENGE
If youre passionate about regulatory compliance QHSE management and dream of starting your career in an international environment this opportunity is for you!
Were waiting for you!
As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
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