Company Description

Providing water, energy and waste management solutions for 160 years, Veolia offers public authorities and industries with a range of water, energy and waste management services vital to human development and sustainable growth in 48 countries around the world. We continue to adapt and innovate in step with economic growth and human development by designing and implementing solutions that will have a positive impact on the environment and resources.

Our goal is to build a better 21st century, we therefore see ourselves as #resourcers.

Key figures:

• More than 3,000 employees in the Middle East (in addition to the 4,000 for Enova which reports directly to Veolia AMO, for Facility Management and energy Efficiency contracts in the ME)

• A strong local network with 12 offices across the region (UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and Saudi Arabia)

• 30 years of sustainable partnerships

• More than 6,000 references

In the Middle East, Veolia works with industries, governments and communities, retail and commercial businesses, to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that are needed today, with the vision required for tomorrow.

Through public-private partnerships and innovative contractual schemes, Veolia is committed to achieving quantifiable results with sustainable, pragmatic environmental solutions.

UAE context

• 1500 employees
• 10 projects( Wastewater, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Norms treatment, Waste to Energy, Energy from Biogas)
• Revenue: 150 millions Euros

Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will support financial advice to the UAE team to enable them to make accurate business decisions. Manage and lead the finance functions of all UAE entities, while working closely with the General Manager and related departments/shareholders on internal controls, audits and reporting in order to ensure that financial statements are accurate and transactions are in compliance with the company\'s policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, financial and accounting reporting standards and ensure that UAE GEO can deliver on its contractual commitments through access to the required funding and banking facilities.

He / she will report to the CFO - Veolia Middle East (Veolia Grading will be level 14)

Key responsibilities

Operations

• Support the country management in its strategic decisions and ensure the consistency of the financial targets
• Take the lead on management account to monitor the operational performance together with the operational teams on site
• Support business development projects in compliance with Group procedures
• Assist Business Unit sales representatives in calls for tenders (search for banks to issue guarantees, third-party solvency research, foreign exchange hedging, possible establishment of permanent establishments, etc.)
• Formulate and lead the implementation of the finance strategies in line with the company\'s vision, mission and corporate objectives.
• Ensure that the overall strategy is translated into annual operational budget and the performance is monitored monthly to ensure plans are aligned with the overall strategy.
• Assist with any relevant legal advisor liaison or matters.
• Assist all departments with follow up and monitoring of corporate matters and company contracts.
• Participate in the implementation of purchasing/service agreements and negotiations.
• Ensure the implementation and execution of finance and procurement activities based on Lean management principles and continuous improvement.
• Work in close cooperation with all other departments to maximize overall company performance and resource efficiency/effectiveness and financial performance understanding.
• Act as financial signatory in accordance with applicable PoA\'s and authority matrix.
• Establishing, developing and maintaining positive relations with senior management, shareholders, stakeholders, lenders and other external parties.
• Monitor the efficiency, Resource, Synergy plan at the UAE level
• Undertake any other reasonable work or related task at the request of the General Manager.

Supervision and management

• Supervise and manage the finance managers in all the UAE sites, secure and make sure all finance Veolia processes are implemented in all UAE business unites / projects
• Define and anticipate Finance function evolution to support Internal / external growth
• Lead the effective achievement of functional objectives by setting individual objectives for both the finance and purchasing team members, by managing their performance, developing and motivating, providing formal appraisals and informal feedback, in order to maximize subordinate and departmental performance.
• Proactive support to the roll-out of ERP & Digital strategy

Processes & control

• Coordinate the preparation and consolidation of the annual budget and long term plans in line with corporate guidelines and monitor the financial performance versus the budget while potential performance improvement opportunities are also realized.
• Prepare and present monthly financial performance reports including financial status, budgets, income, expenditures, reserves and liquidity to facilitate strategic decision making.
• Initiate, coordinate and liaise with appointed financial and ICV auditors to ensure audit initiation and completion within the agreed time frame.
• Ensure that all finance and procurement activities/functions/controls are performed in accordance with best practices
• Ensure that the UAE laws (related to finance, fiscal and legal matters) and International Accounting Standards are properly applied.

Treasury

• Responsible for all banking activities including liaison, cheque books, transfers, hedging, bank guarantees, fixed investments, etc.
• Manage and update the revolving periodic cash flow report.
• Direct the execution of all treasury activities in the most effective and efficient manners, and in compliance with the shareholders\' corporate financial policies and procedures through ensuring sufficient level of liquidity that meets the organization\'s financial needs and requirements, and maintaining sufficient utilization of the cash reserves.

Qualifications

• Master\'s degree in Finance or Accounting, or a professional accounting qualification or equivalent
• CPA or CMA certified preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation with prior managerial experience

Skills and Personal attributes

• Strong team player, self motivated, highly organized,
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Excellent financial planning and strategy skills
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Must be fluent in English, French is not necessary but is a strong plus

Additional Information

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

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

Veolia