VIE/PANGEO - Financial Controller (M/W)

Veolia; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Industry Building - Switzerland AG is seeking a VIE/PANGEO - Financial Controller in Basel. You will master financial reporting at local and corporate levels, drive digital transformation with Workday and PowerBI, and optimize processes through automation for a growing international group.

Ideal candidates have an audit background, a strong Controlling mindset, and proficiency in Google Workspace and Excel. Fluency in English is mandatory, French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Controlling, Auditing or Management Accounting.
• Audit background with Big 4 or tier-1 audit firm preferred.
• Experience in financial controlling, corporate FP&A, or financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Master financial reporting at local management and corporate leadership levels.
• Drive digital transformation using Workday, PowerBI, and Google Workspace.
• Optimize financial processes through automation and data-driven insights.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc business case analysis.
• Collaborate with remote teams and operational stakeholders.
• Build financial excellence in a growing international organization.

Skills

Autonomy

Communication

Strategic mindset

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's Degree in Finance

Master's Degree in Controlling

Master's Degree in Auditing

Master's Degree in Management Accounting

Tools

Workday ERP

PowerBI

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

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.

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.

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