VIE/PANGEO - Financial Controller (M/W)

Veolia; Basel; On-site; CHF 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Partial housing costs coverage

30 days leave per year

Tax-free remuneration

French pension contributions

Job summary

Veolia Industry Building - Switzerland AG is seeking a VIE/PANGEO - Financial Controller in Basel, Switzerland. You will bridge local management and corporate reporting, driving financial excellence with Workday, PowerBI, and Google Workspace.

You will support budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc analysis in a multilingual, international environment, collaborating with remote teams and stakeholders. The 18-month program includes accommodation and tax-friendly terms.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with specialisation in Finance/Controlling/Auditing/Management Accounting (CCA)
• Audit background valued; first experience in external audit (Big 4 or tier-1)
• Controlling experience in financial planning/FP&A or analysis

Responsibilities

• Monthly closings, reporting, variance analyses, and dashboards
• Budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning with operational heads
• Develop dynamic dashboards in PowerBI and optimize reporting infra
• Digital transformation with Workday ERP and Google Workspace
• Ad-hoc profitability studies and investment case analyses

Skills

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Workday ERP

PowerBI

Analytical rigor

Autonomy

Communication

Strategic mindset

English (Fluent)

German (Fluent)

French (Advantage)

Education

Master's Degree in Finance/Controlling

Auditing

Management Accounting (CCA)

Tools

Workday ERP

PowerBI

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Description

As a global leader in environmental services, Veolia operates across all 5 continents with nearly 218,000 employees. An expert in water, energy, and waste management, the Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution and resource regeneration to support communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Ambitious graduates and young professionals: Ready to challenge yourself and accelerate your career growth? Launch your international journey with a world leader in ecological transformation!

The VIE/PANGEO program offers you:

Highly sought-after international expertise

Innovative and sustainable projects

Multicultural teamwork

Worldwide networking

Your passport to a thrilling career awaits. Join us and make a global impact! Veolia

Job Description

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, you'll 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 levels—local 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:

• Master's 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: Fluent– Mandatory

• French:Proficiency is a distinct advantage

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 you're passionate about regulatory compliance, QHSE management and dream of starting your career in an international environment, this opportunity is for you!

We're waiting for you!

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