Financial Controller

Veolia; Ribble Valley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in the UK is seeking a Financial Controller to manage financial operations and provide insights for strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will have post-qualification experience as a chartered accountant and strong business partnering skills. You'll play a key role in financial management, reporting, and team development within a supportive and dynamic environment. This is a hybrid role offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus option to buy 5 days

Company pension scheme

Discounts on various retailers

Access to health resources and virtual GP

Paid volunteer leave

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience in business partnership and financial insights.
• Knowledge of statutory accounting and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insights to senior management.
• Prepare monthly financial performance reports.
• Contribute to forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Manage month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Support statutory accounting and audits.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Develop and mentor finance team members.

Skills

Business partnering

Financial reporting

Statutory accounting knowledge

Team management

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Overview

Financial Controller
Salary - Competitive + Veolia Benefits (Car Allowance + Bonus & Pension Scheme)
Location - Hybrid working with presence required at relevant Veolia sites.
Hours: 40 per week.

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

• 25 days holiday plus option to buy 5 days
• 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

Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our IWE Finance team as a Financial Controller, reporting to the Financial Controller for IWE Commercial. This role offers the chance to take ownership of financial management and business partnering within key operational areas of our dynamic and growing business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to step into a role with significant responsibility and visibility. You'll be working at the heart of the business, directly influencing strategic decisions and driving performance improvements whilst building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

The role provides excellent exposure to all aspects of financial management, from day-to-day business partnering to supporting strategic planning and investment decisions. You'll have the opportunity to provide valuable financial insights and analysis that contribute to business success, whilst developing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment within one of the UK's leading environmental services companies.

What you'll be doing

• Business partnering with senior management to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making
• Preparing and presenting monthly financial performance reports to key stakeholders
• Contributing to the forecasting and budgeting process, including analysis of variances and identification of risks and opportunities
• Supporting investment decisions through preparation and review of business cases
• Managing month-end and year-end financial processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Overseeing statutory accounting requirements and supporting external audit processes
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and control
• Developing and mentoring team members to build capability within the finance function
• Collaborating with other finance teams across the business to ensure alignment and consistency

What we're looking for

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualification experience
• Strong business partnering experience
• Experience in analysing complex financial information and presenting insights clearly
• Knowledge of statutory accounting and audit processes
• Experience in financial reporting cycles and involvement in governance processes
• Strong people management skills with the ability to develop team members
• Excellent system skills that could include Google Workspace
• Good understanding of financial controls and risk management

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

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.