FP&A Analyst

Are you an experienced FP& A Analyst looking to embark on a rewarding career path? We are seeking a highly motivated individual for a 7-9 month Fixed Term Contract. You will be responsible for supporting annual planning, forecasting, reporting and analytics. You will play an integral part in providing advice, guidance and subject matter expertise on all financial reporting matters, preparing monthly financial reports for Senior Leadership and Executives.

You will also be responsible for developing and implementing reporting and insight, business partnering to drive added value with your operational stakeholders’.
This role supports the Renewals and Logistics business unit, which sits within our Asset Operations and Capital Delivery division.

What you will be doing as a Finance Business Partner

• Support the Totex annual budgeting, reporting Integrated Business Plan and quarterly forecasting for each respective Business Unit/Directorate including impact of cashflow performance and risks and opportunities.
• Provide the high-quality financial information that the business requires to operate effectively and efficiently, including leading and lagging levers, cost drivers and trend analysis.
• Support in specific aspects of the financial reporting cycle with a critical evaluation lens applied.
• Develop and implement analytical standards for reporting and modelling KPIs with a view to automation.
• As a key financial liaison, partner with the various departments across Finance and the business to deliver End to End process efficiencies and improved financial awareness.

What you should bring to the role?
Essential

• Excellent knowledge of providing financial insight, preparing annual plans and forecasts.
•  Strong analytical and forecasting abilities.
• Highly effective communication skills (listening and presenting ideas).
• Collaborative work style but also take ownership to complete tasks independently.
• Previous experience in an FP& A role
• Strong excel skillset required; solid modelling and / or database skills preferable.
• Experience with planning systems and reporting technology.

Desirable

• Accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, CHAE or equivalent) preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP and HFM (or similar tool)

What’s in it for you? 

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 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.