Financial Controller - Landfills, Waste Collection, Transfer Station Business Line

Company: Veolia Hong Kong Holding Limited

Veolia Hong Kong Holding Limited, part of the Veolia Group, leads in ecological transformation with innovative water, waste, and energy solutions. In 2024, Veolia served millions globally, driving sustainability with €44.69 billion in consolidated sales.

Location: Quarry Bay

1. Business Partnering & Strategic Finance:

• Serve as the primary financial advisor to the Business Line Director, providing real-time financial insights to drive operational efficiency across Landfills, Waste Collection, and Transfer Stations.
• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the specific business units, ensuring alignment with Veolia HK’s strategic plan.
• Analyse key cost drivers and challenge operations teams on cost-saving initiatives to improve profitability.

2. Financial Control, Cash Flow & Governance:

• Proactively manage and monitor the Operating Free Cash Flow for the business line, ensuring targets are met through strict working capital management.
• Oversee the "Open Book" accounting requirements for government contracts, ensuring full compliance, transparency, and audit readiness at all times.
• Manage the monthly closing process for the business line, ensuring accuracy in P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reporting in accordance with IFRS and Group Standards.
• Monitor Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) projects, tracking actual spend vs. budget and ROI.
• Drive timely management reporting to the CFO, including monthly/quarterly closes and variance analysis.

3. Operational Finance & Risk Management:

• Oversee the end-to-end billing operations to ensure timely invoicing and effective collection, minimising Sales Outstanding and optimising cash position.
• Implement robust internal controls at remote sites to prevent revenue leakage and ensure asset protection.
• Lead special financial projects, investment analysis, or operational reviews as assigned by the CFO to support the business.
• Monitor and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with internal/external audits and ensure compliance with local laws, tax regulations, and accounting standards.

4. Team Leadership:

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a finance team of 6 staff, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and safety awareness.
• Manage team performance and resource allocation to ensure smooth operation during month-end peaks and holiday periods.

Education & Professional Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Qualified Accountant (MEMBER of HKICPA, ACCA, CPA Australia, or equivalent) is mandatory.
• Master’s degree is an advantage.

Job Experience/Knowledge:

• Minimum 8-10 years of finance experience, with at least 4 years in a managerial/controller position.
• Must have experience in Engineering, Construction, Waste Management, Logistics, or Heavy Industry.
• Proven experience managing Government Contracts (EPD/ArchSD/CEDD) or "Open Book" accounting arrangements is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Project Accounting and Asset Management.
• Experience working in multinational companies is a plus.

Professional skills & Language skills:

• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• Experience with ERP systems is preferred.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strong resilience to interact effectively with diverse teams.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Cantonese. (Mandarin is a plus).

Benefits:

• Medical and Hospitalization Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Volunteer Leave
• Exam Leave

We offer an attractive remuneration package to the right candidate. Interested parties are invited to submit their full resume, including current and expected salary, along with availability.

For more information about Veolia Hong Kong & Macau, please visit www.veolia.hk

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

Veolia Hong Kong & Macau is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant / similar posts within the Veolia Group. All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within 24 months from the date of application.