Hybrid Strategic Financial Controller – Lead & Partner

Veolia; Tudhoe; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Staff discounts

Health & wellbeing resources

24h virtual GP

Volunteer day

Training & development

Employee financial wellbeing

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Finance Leader for the South Downs contract in Newhaven, with hybrid working. You will lead a small team handling monthly management accounts, budgeting, and statutory reporting, partnering with operations to drive value and governance.

The role requires post-qualification experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in Workday/SAP, with a focus on data accuracy and strategic decision support.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience with people management.
• Experience in business partnering and finance leadership.
• Strong data handling and Excel/ERP skills.
• Experience with Workday and SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts with tight deadlines, incl. analysis of results and variances across multiple units.
• Perform regular site visits and liaise with operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and support business development.
• Assist in annual budgets and forecasts; prepare statutory accounts for two entities, liaising with auditors.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and perform balance sheet reviews across contracts/depots.
• Collaborate with clients on contract performance, reconciliations, and system changes.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, capital expenditure control, and KPI analysis.
• Contribute to non-financial data accuracy with the Digital Transformation team; support ad hoc projects.

Skills

Business Partnering

People management

ERP experience

Workday

SAP

Strong communication

Strategic planning

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

Workday

SAP

Job description

Veolia is seeking a Finance Leader for the South Downs contract in Newhaven, with hybrid working. You will lead a small team handling monthly management accounts, budgeting, and statutory reporting, partnering with operations to drive value and governance.

The role requires post-qualification experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in Workday/SAP, with a focus on data accuracy and strategic decision support.