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On-site in Zamudio·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 10 Nov)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Zamudio
- Contract
- Permanent, full-time hours
- Spanish
- Expected (ad in Spanish)
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- University degree
Visa options
The ad rules out sponsorship
The advert says visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.
Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
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.
- Flexible schedule from 8:00 to 17:35 Monday to Thursday and Friday from 8:00 to 15:00.
The role
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.
What you'll do
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.
Requirements
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.
Hiring process
Application
Interview with HR
With HR team
Interview with your future manager
With a future manager
Discuss the position and show your qualifications; in person or by video.
Decision
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
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 Zamudio offices a
Additional information
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and values all applications without discrimination.
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