Finance Controller (M/F)SUEZ

Acteur majeur des services à l'environnement, SUEZ accompagne les collectivités et les industriels dans la gestion de l'eau et des déchets, avec une ambition forte : préserver les ressources et favoriser la transition écologique.

Le Groupe place l'humain au cœur de son développement et s'appuie sur une culture d'entreprise fondée sur le respect, l'esprit d'équipe et l'engagement en faveur d'une société plus durable et inclusive.

Engagé de longue date dans la lutte contre les discriminations, SUEZ promeut l'égalité des chances et veille à garantir un environnement de travail respectueux de toutes les différences, visibles ou invisibles, dont le handicap. Le Groupe applique une politique de tolérance zéro vis-à-vis de toute forme de discrimination et agit pour assurer l'équité à chaque étape du parcours professionnel.

Cet engagement se traduit également par des actions concrètes en faveur de l'inclusion, en France comme à l'international. SUEZ a notamment rejoint le réseau mondial « Entreprises et Handicap » de l'Organisation internationale du Travail, affirmant ainsi sa volonté de favoriser l'intégration et le maintien dans l'emploi des personnes en situation de handicap et de faire évoluer les pratiques à l'échelle du Groupe.

Au-delà de ses activités, SUEZ développe des initiatives d'innovation sociale pour favoriser l'insertion professionnelle des publics éloignés de l'emploi, dont les personnes en situation de handicap, contribuant ainsi à un impact positif sur les territoires.

Position Title : Finance Controller (M/F)

Department : Finance

Reports to : Finance & Administration Manager Eastern Europe, Safege France

Location : Belgrade

Contract Type : Full-time, employment contract (in line with the regulations of the Republic of Serbia)

We are currently seeking a dynamic, supportive and dedicated Finance Controller to support in financial monitoring and reporting in Safege, Eastern Europe, and provide financial support to our branch offices in Macedonia and Albania, thus contribute to the overall operation of Safege France within Eastern Europe Region.

About Us

For more than 70 years, SUEZ Consulting has been supporting future-oriented cities, regions, and industrial sites in their energy and environmental transition. Leveraging deep expertise and a strong focus on our clients' needs and ecosystems :

• We offer support throughout all stages of their projects (from strategic consulting, technical assistance, and audits), to all the phases that bring a project to life (project management assistance, project management, studies, project design, assistance for operation, maintenance, training, and planning).
• Our teams work across a broad range of sectors, including hydraulic infrastructure, waste management and recovery, urban planning, mobility, energy transition, and smart/digital territories.

You will join the International Division of Suez Consulting. The International Division has a turnover of over €40M, generated in Central and Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Most of the projects are financed by international donors (AFD, WB, ADB, BAD, EU, EIB, etc.), for which our teams provide engineering and consultancy services for essential services: water, waste, roads, railways, energy, the environment, urban management, etc. in developing and emerging countries.

About the position

Based in Belgrade, you will be responsible of the daily financial tasks within Safege :

Financial monitoring & reporting on Safege France projects :

• Assists operational and project managers in the preparation and monitoring of project budgets.
• Develops and maintains budget follow-up templates for efficient financial monitoring.
• Reconciles the actual costs of the project with the planned budget, identifies deviations and provides analysis, understand and risks and opportunities.
• Prepares provision calculations and provides support for the consolidation of financial processes.
• Prepares profit share and cash flow forecast to ensure adequate financial planning.
• Prepares financial reports and key performance indicators (KPI) in order to monitor the implementation of project activities and the success per zone in scope.
• Collaborate with the accounting department in charge.
• Assists in the preparation of quarterly financial calculations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Ensures business compliance with internal financial procedures and external regulatory requirements.
• Provides support to internal and external audits by providing financial data and analysis.

Financial support to other legal entities Macedonia & Albania :

• Support in creation of economic entities in Macedonia & Albania, implementation of global processes, aligned with the legal in country requirements.
• Adapts and implements tools for proper financial follow-up and KPI reporting of the projects implemented by the branch offices.
• Provides support in all financial matters to the branch offices in Macedonia and Albania, as per internal procedures and requirements and the regulatory framework of the country.
• Provides support in the case of internal and external audits project and tax related.
• Collaborates with the accounting agency in country and provides necessary instruction to align with the internal Safege requirements.
• Monitor and analyze fixed costs of the branches, identifying risks and opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

Education :

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience :

Minimum 5 years of relevant finance and operational experience. The experience in the project based companies would be an asset.

Skills :

• You are fluent in English and Serbian.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• You possess an excellent command of MS Excel, Budget tracking, reporting tools including Power Point, Power BI.
• You demonstrate good team spirit with the ability to work in cross-functional teams, operational, finance and projects.
• Occasional travel to countries in scope could be expected.