NSW Finance Manager - Environmental Services

Veolia; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Sydney seeks a Finance Manager to lead financial operations for its NSW business unit. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in financial analysis and team management, with a background in finance management within relevant sectors. The role offers a dynamic work environment with significant impact on productivity and profitability.

Benefits

Generous paid parental leave

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Background in finance management within Waste Management or similar.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis in a commercial setting.
• Team management experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Support management team on productivity improvements.
• Advise on revenue boost strategies.
• Assist in costing and evaluation of tenders.
• Contribute to profit, loss, and KPI reports preparation.

Skills

Financial analysis and reporting

Commercial business partnering

Team management

High transaction data analysis

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting / Finance

Job description

About Veolia

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Join Australia’s marketing leading Environmental Services Business Unit and a global leader in this critical finance leadership role. In this key strategic role, you will head up Finance for Veolia’s NSW Environmental Services business. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will manage all aspects of the commercial and reporting side of this important business unit, providing the analysis, insight and tools to drive a successful enterprise.

Your ability to talk to operational stakeholders, understand the drivers of their business and communicate your analysis and recommendations will be key to your success in this role. You will manage a team of analysts to ensure the transactional side of finance is of the highest quality, but it will be your keen commercial acumen that will be the key to your success.

What's on offer

• High impact and highly commercial finance role
• Multiple challenges and great variety in a dynamic business
• Market-leading environmental services leading company

What you'll be responsible for

• Support and advise the management team on productivity improvements and value adding concepts.
• Offer recommendations to boost revenue and reduce day to day expenditure.
• Assist in the costing and evaluation of tenders and projects in line with Investment Committee processes.
• Contribute to / manage key processes in the preparation of profit, loss and KPI reports.

What you'll need to be successful

• Background in finance management within Waste Management, Transport, Logistics or similar organisations
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis / reporting within a commercial business partnering capacity
• Demonstrated capacity to interrogate high transaction data for gap analysis and identification of business opportunities
• Audit background highly desirable
• Team management experience
• Membership of relevant accounting industry association
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting / Finance, or equivalent

Why Veolia?

• Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave
• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family
• Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts
• Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan

Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com / careers.

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