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鈥檚 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.