Regional Financial Controller

Salary: From £70,000 plus car allowance, generous bonus scheme and enhanced pension

Hours: 40 hours per week 

Location: Hybrid with 3 days in a Veolia office/site location

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:

• 25 days of annual leave 

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Health care scheme

• Car allowance

• 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

• 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: 

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Financial Controller to support the Regional Director in all financial aspects of the region. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful financial information is available to support key business decisions, including strategic planning and budgeting. You will play a vital part in optimising business performance through robust financial analysis and controls, while also driving continuous improvement and integrating sustainability factors into financial processes.

• Financial Leadership & Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely financial information is available. Support all aspects of management accounting, project financial management, and bid activities. Spearhead the development and delivery of consistent, high-quality management reporting. Responsible for a wide range of projects totalling £250m revenue.

• Team Management & Development: Strategically lead and develop a large regional finance team over multiple locations, fostering a culture of continuous learning, high performance, and succession planning.

• Strategic Contribution: Contribute to regional strategic planning and budgeting processes, providing financial insights to shape the direction of the business unit. Support new business growth opportunities and contract retention with financial analysis and insights.

• Stakeholder Management: Serve as a key finance partner to Divisional teams and work closely with stakeholders across operations, transformation, and data analytics. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior management and auditors

• Sustainability Focus: Integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into financial planning, reporting, and decision-making. Analyse and report on the financial implications of sustainability initiatives, aligning with the "Green Up" strategy.

What are we looking for?

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified 

• Deep and broad post qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role.

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and robust business acumen.

• Strong budgeting and forecasting skills

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and empower teams.

• Experience in managing a team over multiple locations

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate all levels.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills required

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. 

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. 

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.