Contract Controller

Veolia; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing resources

24/7 virtual GP access for you and a/4

One paid day per year to volunteer

Ongoing training and development

Financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia in Horsham is seeking a finance administrator for a 12‑month fixed term contract. The role is hybrid, 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, with a starting salary of £27,300 per year. You will manage ad‑hoc finance admin tasks, invoicing, forecasts and audits, while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers.

The successful candidate will have strong MS Office skills (Excel essential), excellent communication, and the ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Docs.
• Experience in a busy finance administrative role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to plan and coordinate effectively with deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel.
• Attention to detail and problem solving; able to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service as the main contact for ad-hoc finance admin requests and customer service interactions for key Veolia customers.
• Raise and process sales invoices, handle queries, and manage accounts payable interactions with internal stakeholders.
• Prepare weekly cash forecasts, prepare timesheet reports, and deliver SLAs for reporting and administrative functions.
• Monitor, report and maintain controls around mobile phones, laptops, vehicles and other leased items.
• Assist in preparation and response to queries for audits and internal management audit requirements.
• Suggest process improvements to support contract controls and customer requirements.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Communication

Relationship building

Deadline management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Process improvement

Industry administration

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £27,300

Grade: L4.R1

Location: Horsham, Hybrid

Hours: 40 Hours, 5 Days per week (Monday - Friday)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract, 12 Months

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:

• Access to our company pension scheme
• 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
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potentia
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & reward

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide excellent customer service as the main point of contact for ad-hoc finance admin requests and customer service interactions for key Veolia customers
• Raise and process sales invoices, handle related queries, and manage accounts payable interactions with internal stakeholders
• Prepare main components of weekly cash forecasts, prepare timesheet reports, and deliver all SLAs required by the contract for reporting and administrative functions
• Monitor, report and maintain controls around mobile phones, laptops, vehicles and other leased items
• Assist in the preparation and response to queries for annual audits and internal management audit requirements
• Suggest process improvements to ensure effective and sustainable contract controls while supporting customer requirements

What we’re looking for:

Essential

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office & Google document systems
• Previous experience working within a responsible and busy finance administrative role (desirable)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to plan and coordinate effectively with strong awareness of deadlines
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Problem solving and initiative
• Experience in working to deadlines

Desirable

• Ability to identify trends and efficiencies/best practice/optimisation opportunities
• Industry administration experience

What’s next?

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.