Project Finance Analyst

Company Description

We design, supply and operate a range of water systems, from Oil & Gas applications to municipal water, to microelectronics ultrapure water and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. Our portfolio of technologies includes solids-contact clarification, membrane & media filtration, electrolysis, digestion, evaporation, ozone/UV disinfection and more. Our portfolio also includes chemicals & monitoring solutions, start-up & operation, membrane & ion exchange products, and custom engineered equipment.

Job Description

Job Purpose Statement:

The role is working directly with the OTR (Projects Execution) Team for the Engineered Systems (ES) P&L for ANZ/SEA region under the supervision of the ES Finance Manager. The role leads the transition of the deals from ITO to OTR stage with formalized deal structures & operational execution model. This requires driving the IFRS accounting standards, receivables management, estimates roll up, tax challenges and solutions with all internal and external stakeholders. This role demonstrates the ES-Projects Finance leadership for ANZ/SEA.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the quarterly and annual forecasts to drive business performance including risk &opportunities (R&O's)

• Liaise with Global FP&A team in terms of budgeting, closing activities and all Management reporting.

• Work with the Project Leader and ES MF in proactively highlighting financials risks associated with the project & working to mitigate the same 

• Review the balance sheet accounts, support to controllership during stat audit

• Closely work with project managers and tax team to drive the operational efficiency and projects controllership

• Provide project execution support to OTR/CS team (Review LC's, Payment terms, Tax structure) 

• Serve as a business partner to the Operating leaders to drive initiatives, growth and profitability at EBIT level, delivering on cash targets, robust control on accounts receivables. 

• Partner with Commercial Operations and drive SalesForce (SFDC) accuracy to provide value added analytics

• Drive commercial intensity and profitability for the ANZ/SEA region

• Use domain knowledge to drive process improvements and automated analytical/digital tools

• Partner with the operating leaders to drive the development of annual operating plans and estimates (MTP, V1, V3 cycle) for the business. 

• Drive the policy and compliance while supporting team in meeting the targets

• Build and maintain FP&A analytics framework in close coordination with colleagues locally and globally

• Respond to ad-hoc requests for customized data and reports in a knowledgeable and flexible manner

• Provide leadership on key initiatives and drive simplification projects that will facilitate and increase capacity for value-added financial analysis Special projects as required by management

• Serve as functional owner of deal opportunities and orders/sales/CM pipeline oversight for the sub-region 

• Provide country/sub-region level analytics on order trends, regional sales, backlog & convertibility; cash-flow; base costs measurements.

• Support cost analysis and bullet train initiatives.

• Analyse and report key business drivers and work on the financial impact on the business

Desired Characteristics

• Strong SAP knowledge and Intermediate knowledge of Tableau 

• Project Accounting background 

• Knowledge of IFRS Accounting or US GAAP

• Ability to influence others and lead small teams. 

• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact. 

• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously. 

• Effective problem identification and solution skills. 

• Time zone flexibility (ANZ, SEA and U.S.A.)

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics

• At least 8 years' experience in a Finance/Accounting role.

• Proficiency in Excel & MS Office

• Advanced level of English (both written and spoken);

• Demonstrated ability to anticipate, identify and resolve complex financial issues;

• Proven excellent analytical abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Proven ability to lead and execute.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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