Company Description
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
FINANCE INTERNSHIP - In this role, you will have an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals
within the Finance organization. You will also gain exposure to technical and commercial aspects of the
Hazardous Waste business while supporting the Finance team with its planning & analysis requirements. You will assist the Finance team in achieving its project goals and objectives as an active participant.
Primary Duties /Responsibilities:
- Work with Regional/Branch Finance professionals, supporting their completion of budget templates & budget tool inputs--answering questions and offering guidance to ensure timely & accurate submissions.
- Work with operations teams in support of monthly closing activities, assisting in the development and maintenance of financial analysis packages aligned to regional, legal entity and business line reporting.
- Work with the Finance team to optimize & maintain the financial landing file and profitability analysis by Region and Business Line—key working analyses during each monthly closing.
- Work on various projects related to Support Functions’ (departmental) process improvements, or special projects in a variety of areas in order to fulfill business initiatives and meet business objectives.
- Communicate issues and roadblocks related to areas of responsibility.
- May be asked to prepare and deliver insights and recommendations based on analyses.
- Produce findings and draw conclusions from analyses. Make oral and written recommendations to management.
Internships are focused on learning and exposure to fundamental business processes and procedures. Although
this position is focused on The Hazardous Waste business unit, candidates may support any of the Veolia North America business functions.
Work Environment:
Environments vary by internship function from office to field to plant. Our aim is to provide tangible industry job
experience to each intern. While we may extend offers to some interns, there is no guarantee of a job offer at the
end of the internship.
Qualifications
Education / Experience / Background:
- Working towards a four year degree and in a Finance or Accounting major.
- 3.2 Cumulative G.P.A required
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, listening, presentation and facilitation skills / Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with Google Workspace applications – Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Drive
- SAP ERP system experience is a plus, but not required
Required Certification / Licenses / Training:
- Certification/Licenses/Training not generally required for an internship.
Additional Information
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
