VIE/PANGEO - Financial Controller (M/W)

Company 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.

Ambitious graduates and young professionals: Ready to challenge yourself and accelerate your career growth? Launch your international journey with a world leader in ecological transformation!

The VIE/PANGEO program offers you:

• Highly sought-after international expertise

• Innovative and sustainable projects

• Multicultural teamwork

• Worldwide networking

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.

THE MISSION

Step into a pivotal role that bridges local management and corporate leadership. As Financial Controller, you'll be at the heart of our financial operations, managing complex reporting cycles, optimizing financial processes, and leveraging modern digital tools to drive business insights. Work in a trilingual, international environment where your analytical skills and financial acumen will directly impact strategic decisions.

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

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Support strategic regional investment decisions

Digital Transformation & Financial Systems:

• Leverage and optimize Google Workspace (advanced Google Sheets modeling)

• Master Workday ERP for core accounting and reporting

• Develop dynamic dashboards using PowerBI

• 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

THE IDEAL PROFILE

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

• German: Proficiency is a distinct advantage

• French

Additional Information

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Duration: 18 months

• Start date: January 1, 2027

• Location: Basel, Switzerland (Badenstrasse 40, Bau 930, Porte 91, 4057 Basel)

• Contract type: VIE (International Volunteer in Business) – French nationality required

• Remuneration : 3463.17 € net/month (according to the rates of October 2026)

• Accommodation : yes

• coverage of part of the housing costs

• Benefits : 30 days' leave per 12 months / Tax-free / French pension contribution

READY FOR THE CHALLENGE?

If you're passionate about regulatory compliance, QHSE management and dream of starting your career in an international environment, this opportunity is for you!

We're waiting for you!

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.