Contract Controller

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £27,300

Grade: L4.R1

Location: Horsham, Hybrid

Hours: 40 Hours, 5 Days per week (Monday - Friday)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract, 12 Months

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potentia
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & reward

What you'll be doing:

• Provide excellent customer service as the main point of contact for ad-hoc finance admin requests and customer service interactions for key Veolia customers
• Raise and process sales invoices, handle related queries, and manage accounts payable interactions with internal stakeholders
• Prepare main components of weekly cash forecasts, prepare timesheet reports, and deliver all SLAs required by the contract for reporting and administrative functions
• Monitor, report and maintain controls around mobile phones, laptops, vehicles and other leased items
• Assist in the preparation and response to queries for annual audits and internal management audit requirements
• Suggest process improvements to ensure effective and sustainable contract controls while supporting customer requirements

What we're looking for:

Essential

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office & Google document systems
• Previous experience working within a responsible and busy finance administrative role (desirable)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to plan and coordinate effectively with strong awareness of deadlines
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Problem solving and initiative
• Experience in working to deadlines

Desirable

• Ability to identify trends and efficiencies/best practice/optimisation opportunities
• Industry administration experience

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.