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Financial Controller

On-site in San Sebastián·Full-time·Added 26 days ago

Veolia

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Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time hours.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Veolia doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in San Sebastián

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Formación en ADE, Económicas, Finanzas o similar.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Immediate incorporation into a first-class, solid, and structured professional environment, within a leading group, with a culture of rigor, continuous improvement, and purpose, and with real opportunities for professional development.
  • Permanent contract.
  • Full-time position and stable employment.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Education in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or similar.

Professional experience of at least 5 years in Audit or in a finance department, with experience in industrial, service, or infrastructure sectors being valued.

Basque: minimum basic level.

English is valued.

Analytical and structured profile, with leadership capacity, proactivity, autonomy, and results orientation.

Ability to communicate with clarity and proficiency with different levels of the organization, especially with Management.

The role

This is a newly created position, which will occupy a relevant role in decision-making, process optimization, and financial support to the business.

Reporting to the Financial Director of the business unit, they will supervise the northern zone of the territory with a turnover of €300M, supporting the business through the creation and management of processes that guarantee both organization and transactional operations. They will lead a direct team of 10 people, as well as providing service to both internal and external clients.

They will assume a key and visible position, with real capacity for impact on the management and evolution of the business.

What you'll do

Their main functions would be:

  • Monitor the degree of compliance with the business's economic indicators.
  • Evaluate the consistency and integrity of economic projections, as well as the monitoring of analytical accounting.
  • Guarantee compliance of economic and financial management with applicable regulations.
  • Management of concession companies, as well as temporary business unions.
  • Administrative management of structural costs.
  • Management of inter-company contracts (parent company-subsidiaries).
  • Supervision of tax returns: VAT, IRPF, and IS.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviews
  1. Application

  2. Interview with HR

    With HR team

  3. Interview with your future manager

    With a future manager

    Discuss the position and show your qualifications; in person or by video.

  4. Decision

  5. Onboarding

    Welcomed by your HR contact or manager and introduced to the teams.

About Veolia

Veolia is a global leader in optimized resource management, providing water, waste, and energy management solutions to municipalities and industries across more than 40 countries. With a workforce of over 200,000 employees, the company designs and implements services that help clients reduce their environmental footprint while improving operational efficiency. Veolia's activities span the entire water cycle, from treatment and distribution to wastewater management, as well as energy services and waste recovery.

In Spain, Veolia operates through several subsidiaries, including Aguas de Telde and Teidagua in the Canary Islands, and has a strong presence in regions like Catalonia, the Basque Country, and Madrid. The company is a major employer in the Spanish utilities and facilities management sector, with roles ranging from plant operators and maintenance technicians to engineers and project managers. For international professionals, Veolia offers opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, and technical innovation, making it an attractive employer for those with engineering or operational backgrounds.

Founded
1853
Employees
200,000–250,000
Headquarters
Paris, France
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Zamudio and 5 more
Website
veolia.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Veolia has a significant presence in Spain, with offices and operations in Madrid, Barcelona, the Basque Country, and the Canary Islands, offering a wide range of roles across the country.
  • The company is a global leader in water, waste, and energy management, providing international professionals with opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Veolia offers roles in both Spanish and English, and while Spanish is often required for client-facing positions, technical and engineering roles may be accessible to non-native speakers.
  • The company is committed to sustainability and ecological transformation, making it an attractive employer for professionals passionate about environmental impact.
  • Veolia provides extensive training and development programs, including internships and apprenticeships, which can be a good entry point for international candidates.

In their own words

About the company & team

As a benchmark for ecological transformation and a world leader in Environment, Veolia, a maintenance and energy services company, specializing in the integrated management of water💧, waste ♻ and energy🔋, wants to incorporate into its Donosti offices a

Additional information

 We know that the professionals are the fundamental pillar of our corporate identity and our results. That is why we promote their integration through a clear commitment to equality between men and women, sharing our corporate culture, our practices, and experience.

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

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

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