Finance Data Analyst

Veolia; Wirral; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Discounts at retailers

Health resources for physical, mental,

24 hour virtual GP access

Volunteer leave

Training and development

Financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Finance Data Analyst to manage the contract payment mechanism, ensure data quality, and support reporting in a hybrid Wirral-based role. You will implement controls with managers, validate waste data, and produce monthly payments and KPI reports.

A strong Excel/Sheets skill set and attention to detail are essential for timely, accurate data handling. The role offers a 40-hour week, hybrid working with a Wirral office presence, plus benefits including pension, health

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills with advanced proficiency in spreadsheets including pivot tables and advanced formulas.
• Strong numerical understanding and data analysis capabilities.
• Well organised, self-motivated and able to meet tight deadlines unsupervised.
• Ability to problem solve and analyse problems.
• Accurate reporting and attention to detail with strong numerical skills.
• Effective time management and organised approach.
• Accurate report writing and stakeholder collaboration with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the timely and accurate provision of the Contract payment mechanism and audit data quality.
• Work with managers to implement controls that improve data accuracy.
• Check waste data flow information before sending to the client.
• Check weighbridge data for faults and trends; report necessary changes.
• Produce the monthly payment mechanism ensuring all elements are accurate and complete.
• Produce monthly management reports and KPIs to managers as directed.
• Support local Finance team with historic waste flow data and forecasting.
• Submit data waste returns to regulatory bodies.

Skills

Excel

Pivot tables

Advanced formulas

Google Sheets

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Weighbridge systems

Job description

Finance Data Analyst

Salary: Up to £35,000 dependant on experience plus bonus other Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: hybrid working - minimum of 3 days per week at our Wirral office (CH41 1EB)

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 potential
• Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.

What you'll be doing:

• Manage the timely and accurate provision of the Contract payment mechanism and audit the quality and completeness of the data provided within.
• Work with managers and other staff to implement controls to improve the accuracy of the data.
• Check the waste data flow information is correct before it is sent to the client.
• Check weighbridge data identifying faults, trends and reporting to manager the change requirements.
• Produce the monthly payment mechanism ensuring all elements are accurate and complete.
• Produce monthly management reports and KPI's to managers as directed by the line manager.
• Supporting local Finance team with providing historic waste flow data and forecasting.
• Submission of data waste returns to regulatory bodies.

These are a summary of main duties only; other duties may be required to be fulfilled to meet the changing nature of operational activities.

What we're looking for:

Essential

• Excellent IT Skills including advanced proficiency in spreadsheets (Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel) including pivot tables and advanced formulas.
• Good numerical understanding.
• Well organised and self-motivated; able to work accurately to tight deadlines unsupervised
• Ability to problem solve and analyse problems.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail, strong analytical and numerical skills
• Time management and organised approach
• Accurate Report writing and organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and can build strong stakeholder relationship and collaborate effectively with senior leaders and team members in multiple groups
• Must be a team player and understand the requirements for and commitment to business success.

Desirable

• Waste management industry knowledge
• Experience of weighbridge systems

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.