Finance Analyst

We are seeking a dedicated Finance Analyst who will report into the Finance Manager of Operations. This is an exciting opportunity where you will be responsible for looking at finance processes and automating management reports, build trend analysis, scenario building to help with the decision making, assist to build insightful data models and be the AO&CD Finance lead for SAC roll out.


What you will be doing as a Finance Analyst

• Look at BAU Finance process which are done manually and provide automated solutions. 
• Build and maintain PowerBI dashboards for Trend Analysis and Month End Reporting.
• Review the Planning process and enable scenario building and what if analysis.
• Review the Regulatory Reporting Process and automate the function.
• Build and automate the FTE planning and costing model.
• Provide Insight into results during period end close to the FP&A and Business Partner teams, relating to the key cost drivers. E.g., Job volumes, Water Production levels.
• Take a lead on system roll outs and a super user on SAC and any other sub SAP system roll outs.

What you should bring to the role?

• Experience in working with complex and large data.
• Prior experience in building and maintaining PowerBI dashboards and SQL skills.
• Strong Analytical Skills, Process Mapping and Problem Solving skills.
• Be a SAP super user.
• Possess relevant Certified PowerBI Qualifications.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - £40,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Annual Leave 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.