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Veolia Industry Building - Switzerland AG is looking for a VIE/PANGEO - Financial Controller (M/W) in Basel, Switzerland.
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.
✅ 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
Actively participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing cycles
Prepare, consolidate, and deliver financial reporting packs and management dashboards
Interface daily with remote Shared Service Centre on accounting tasks and reconciliations
Co-build annual budgets and periodic reforecasts with operational heads
Surface actionable insights and corrective measures for cost optimization
Leverage and optimize Google Workspace (advanced Google Sheets modeling)
Contribute to digitizing financial processes and automating recurring reports
Master's Degree from University, Business School, or Engineering School specializing in:
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
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
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!
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