VIE/PANGEO - Financial Controller (M/W)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Basel; On-site; CHF 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Partial housing cost coverage

30 days leave per year

Tax-free benefits

French pension contribution

Job summary

Veolia Industry Building - Switzerland AG is seeking a VIE/PANGEO - Financial Controller in Basel, Switzerland. You will manage monthly closings, consolidate reporting, and drive budgeting/forecasting with Workday, PowerBI, and Google Workspace in a multinational, tri-lingual setting.

Collaborating with remote teams and stakeholders, you’ll transform financial processes, deliver dashboards for Local Management and Corporate Leadership, and provide actionable insights for strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Controlling, Auditing or Management Accounting.
• Audit background with external firm experience (Big 4 preferred).
• Previous internship/apprenticeship in financial controlling, corporate FP&A or financial analysis.
• Strong financial modelling and data reconciliation skills.
• Fluent English; French proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Master financial reporting for local management and corporate leadership.
• Drive digital transformation using Workday, PowerBI, and Google Workspace.
• Automate financial processes and derive insights from data.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and ad-hoc analyses.
• Prepare consolidated reports and dashboards for leadership.
• Collaborate with remote Shared Service Centre and stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

PowerBI

Workday

Data analysis

Autonomy

Communication

Education

Master’s in Finance/Controlling/Auditing

Tools

Google Sheets

Workday ERP

PowerBI

Job 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

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.

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

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

Leverage and optimize Google Workspace (advanced Google Sheets modeling)

Master Workday ERP for core accounting and reporting

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

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

French:Proficiency is a distinct advantage

Additional Information

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Duration: 18 months

Start date: January 1, 2027

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

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.