Expression of interest for Senior Finance Leadership roles

SevernTrentLife; Coventry; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An essential services provider is seeking expressions of interest for Senior Leadership Finance roles based in Coventry. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in finance and leadership experience, advising senior leadership and driving financial strategy. Join a dynamic team and enjoy benefits that promote career growth while helping the environment and the community.

Benefits

Award-winning training

Career growth opportunities

Benefits recognizing great work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance role within a complex or regulated environment.
• Ability to navigate complexity and influence decision-making.
• Experience managing and mentoring large finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive financial strategy aligned with business goals.
• Support long-term planning, forecasting, and investment decisions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Senior Leadership and Executive team.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Stakeholder management

Strong commercial acumen

Leadership

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Expression of interest for Senior Leadership Finance roles
Based at our Head Office in Coventry
Speculative applications / talent pooling

Severn Trent PLC is a leading FTSE 100 company with a market cap of c£7.5bn. Our ‘Purpose’ is taking care of one of life’s essentials and we do this by providing clean water and wastewater services and developing renewable energy solutions through our regulated and non-regulated businesses.

We’re always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Finance team. As a key strategic partner to the business, our Finance function plays a critical role in driving decision-making by delivering accurate, timely, and insightful information. From investment planning to operational performance and long-term strategy, Finance is at the heart of everything we do.

If you’re based in the Midlands and bring senior-level finance experience, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and we’ll be in touch when the time is right.

About Us

At Severn Trent, we’re proud to have our entire finance function housed at our head office in Coventry, bringing together over 200 Finance professionals. Our teams span across Group FP&A, Business Performance & Insight, Internal Audit, Business Partnering, Group Finance, Tax, Investor Relations, Treasury, Insurance, Transformation, and Enterprise Risk Management — all working collaboratively under one roof.

While we’re looking for strong technical expertise, we also place a big emphasis on continuous learning, development, and career growth—so there’s always room to expand your skills and progress within the function.

Typical responsibilities

• Shaping and driving financial strategy aligned with business goals
• Supporting long-term planning, forecasting, and investment decisions
• Advising senior leadership on financial implications of strategic initiatives
• Managing and mentoring large finance teams
• Building capability across financial disciplines
• Driving continuous improvement and innovation in finance processes
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership and Executive team, to contribute towards business strategy and help improve financial performance

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for senior finance professionals who combine deep technical knowledge with a strategic mindset and the ability to lead with impact. You’ll be someone who can navigate complexity, influence decision-making, and drive meaningful change across the organisation.

Key capabilities

• Fully Qualified Accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a complex or regulated environment
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate financial insight into strategic action
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a passion for driving innovation and transformation

What’s in it for you

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

What’s next?

If you are interested in joining our talent pool for future senior leadership finance roles, please submit your CV and we’ll be in touch when the time is right.

We welcome all expressions of interest, even if we are not actively advertising one that suits your experience yet.