Operational FP&A Manager

We are looking for an experienced Finance Leader to join on a 4-6 month Fixed Term Contract, with FP&A experience, who can bring a strategic, business insight-led mindset to performance management along with the energy to lead and engage a team and peers to deliver step-change improvements to help drive business performance. You will continuously seek opportunities to add value to the business and the wider finance team.

You will be responsible for managing the core budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes and deliver outputs that are efficient, and insightful and help understand and drive business performance.

What you will be doing as Operational FP&A Manager

• Work closely with the Divisional Finance Director as part of their leadership team, leading the delivery of significant improvements in efficiency and quality of financial planning and reporting processes.
• Owning and managing relationships with finance functions across the company to support achieving corporate, divisional and functional objectives.
• Responsible for leading the delivery of the financial planning and reporting processes to time and quality.
• Understanding and communicating a clear understanding of individual business areas' financial plans and performance including cost drivers, KPIs and outcomes expected.
• Regularly influencing and presenting to senior finance and operational leadership teams.
• Maintain strong working relationships with finance teams across the business including Corporate Finance, Business Planning and the wider FP&A and Business Partner community to ensure strong engagement and alignment on planning, forecasting, performance delivery, and improvements.

What should you bring to the role?

• A qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience in FP&A function with a proven track record in 'adding value’.
• An experienced finance leader with excellent collaboration, influencing, people leadership and communication skills.
• A passion for improving business processes and adding value backed up with a track record of delivery.
• Excellent communications skills – able to present financial analysis and insight to all levels from operational leaders to Company Executive.
• An ambitious high achiever, who can set high goals for self and team.

What’s in it for you? 

An opportunity to join a company that offers their employees a rewarding career path, allowing individuals to reach their full potential. This is an exciting time to join Thames Water as we continue to deliver our innovative turnaround plan.

• Competitive salary of £70,000 - £75,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) 
• Car Allowance - £5,800.
• Annual Bonus.
• Private Medical Health Care.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, 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 daily relying on us 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.

The 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 a 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. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

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.