FP&A Anaylst

This is a Financial Planning and Analyst Role within the Operations Finance Team. Reporting to the Head of Finance for Water Operations. The role will work closely with the relevant Water Operations team.  The key purpose of the role is to help in driving optimal performance whilst delivering best value for money in our Opex and larger Capex programme – as well as supporting Water Networks modelling and insight.

What you’ll be doing as an FP&A Analyst

• Reporting & investigating variances to plan / last year
• Building and maintaining strong partnerships with the Field teams
• Providing insightful analysis that links business performance with financial results and which ensures effective commercial and operational decisions are made
• Working with the Management Accountants and Cost Planners as part of the monthly reporting cycle
• Work with other finance business partners and external parties to identify and share good practice
• Agreeing, tracking and driving business improvement initiatives
• Participate in Business Partner performance meetings, ensuring timely financial results are clearly communicated and understood whilst maintaining a forward-looking focus
• Supporting any Investment Committee Papers in regard to Budget and Actual cost analysis

Base Location: Reading - Hybrid
Working Pattern: 36 Hours

What you should bring to the role

• Ability to interact with leadership, key stakeholders and employees
• Ability to effectively prioritise multiple projects to meet deadlines and produce high quality work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work well as part of a team but also take ownership to complete tasks independently
• Accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, CHAE) or equivalent in experience

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £55,000 - £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)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

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.