Finance Analyst

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Finance Analyst to support the FP&A Manager and contribute to a high-profile operations business unit. The successful candidate will prepare reports and analyses, manage relationships with stakeholders, and help drive financial performance, while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

26-30 days annual leave

Generous Pension Scheme

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or equivalent experience.
• Experience in FP&A function with proven value addition.
• Significant communications experience presenting financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Create reports and analysis to assist decision-making.
• Provide insights on P&L risks and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Proactive

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

Job title Finance Analyst Ref 40930 Division Finance & Commercial Location Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary Competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience Job grade B Closing date 13/06/2025

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.

Working pattern: 36 Hours

What you should bring to the role

• 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
• 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.

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.

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 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.