Finance Analyst

We are looking for a Finance Analyst with a strong financial background to support the FP&A Manager within the Operations area of the business. You will be involved in preparing reporting, consolidations, timetables & communications, controls and critical evaluation embedded in the processes.

You will play an active part in supporting a department/team at the start of a new regulatory period. This exciting opportunity will enable the successful applicant to support a highly varied, high-profile operational business unit with a number of senior internal stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing as a Finance Analyst

• Support the budgeting and formal forecast cycles, including rolling forecast and IBP (long-term business plan).
• Creating high-quality reports, analysis and commentary on performance to assist decision making.
• Own and manage wider relationships to understand and communicate drivers of month-end performance and forward-looking view to support the achievement of targets.
• Understanding the P&L and providing insights on risks and opportunities.
• Provide inputs into key finance initiatives and support with ad-hoc queries.
• Work closely with wider finance teams to ensure clarity of performance drivers and all requirements for forecast and budget are met.

Base location: Reading - Hybrid
Working pattern: 36 Hours

What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:

• Qualified accountant (preferably), or qualified by experience
• Extensive experience in FP&A function with a proven track record in 'adding value
• System experience with SAP and HFM is preferable
• Significant communications experience - presenting financial analysis to senior management
• Strong analytical, Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong attention to detail whilst being able to see the broader picture
• Proactive and ambitious - sets high goals for self and continuously strives to improve
• Able to multi-task and prioritise own work effectively

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)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• 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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
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.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, 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 and meet colleagues.

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.