Management Accountant

Veolia; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Competitive salary plus generous bonus scheme and enhanced pension

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Hybrid - Home/Cannock

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 of annual leave
• 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
• One paid day’s leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

As a Management Accountant/Modeller, you will play a crucial role in maintaining financial models to support strategic decision-making across the business. The role will involve supporting business development teams with financial modelling for new business and renewals. You will work closely with various departments to provide insights and analysis that drive financial performance and growth.

Reporting into the Regional Financial Controller, this is a varied role, partnering with business development and operations teams and involves preparing monthly management accounts, forecasts and budgets, with the opportunity to get involved with other areas of the business.

You will:

• Maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, having the ability to review and interpret financial models and understanding the key risks of projects and the allocation of these risks among the relevant parties / stakeholders
• Create and update cash flow projections and working capital models, and perform sensitivity analyses and stress testing on financial models
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and validate assumptions
• Prepare clear and concise reports for senior management and stakeholders to enable effective decision making

What we're looking for:

• A qualified ACCA or CIMA Accountant with experience in management accounting is essential, along with Strong Technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience in financial modelling and analysis, strong financial modelling skills and IT literacy, including at least intermediate skills with Excel and Google Sheets required, and proficiency in financial modelling best practices
• Financial problem solving and analysis skills.
• Organisational skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required to liaise confidently with other parts of the business
• Understanding of key financial metrics and ratios, with knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards (IFRS, UK GAAP)

What's next?

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

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.