Financial Analyst

Main Accountabilities

The scope of the Financial Analyst Middle East covers the three main businesses of Veolia Middle East - Water, Waste, and Energy - under various contractual schemes and business models. This encompasses approximately 60 reporting entities across 9 countries, for a consolidated turnover.

The role involves preparing financial reports for Veolia Middle and Near East, including actuals, forecasts, and budgets. The analyst will also perform analysis of reporting for all entities within the scope. The Financial Analyst will be reporting to the Head of Controlling and Reporting.

Detailed Job Description

• Coordinate closings for accuracy of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow items
• Manage timely submission by subsidiaries in consolidation software
• Monitor data and ensure reporting adheres to IFRS standards during consolidation
• Update and improve consolidation data on Google Sheets
• Maintain various reports (KFIs, Efficiency, Segments allocation, etc…)
• Prepare reports for Key Financial Indicators and detailed P&L/ BS Analysis
• Create and deliver monthly results presentations within strict deadlines
• Manage Veolia consolidation Tool closings for accuracy and timely submission
• Align data with Veolia definitions and standards
• Manage budget and forecast cycles, including annual and monthly submissions, bi-annual forecast updates and annual long-term plan preparation.
• Enhance automation of all reporting processes
• Optimize reporting formats for efficiency
• Provide ad hoc analyses and reports as required by management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA) is a plus
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial controlling and reporting
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and consolidation principles
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial reporting software
• Experience with consolidation tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Fluency in English
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new systems and processes

Additional information

Personal Attributes

• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Highly reliable and accurate
• Excellent organizational skills and punctuality
• Strong problem-solving mindset with proactive approach
• Effective communicator in multicultural environments
• Adaptable team player with ability to work autonomously
• Ethical and discreet
• Resilient under pressure and strict with deadlines
• Open-minded, curious, and dynamic
• Self-motivated continuous learner

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

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete or exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities that will be carried out by the selected candidate.

Veolia Middle East does not and shall not discriminate in any forms in its recruitment processes.