Finance Analyst (Bioresources)

SevernTrentLife; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Coventry is seeking a Finance Analyst (Bioresources) on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role involves reporting financial performance and collaborating with finance analysts to identify budget variances. The ideal candidate is a Qualified Accountant with strong analytical and communication skills. The company offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment that values flexibility and personal development.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £2,250

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with extensive finance experience.
• Ability to analyze business issues and translate complex information.
• High attention to detail in financial data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end ledger reviews for accurate data.
• Engage stakeholders for monthly forecasting and reporting.
• Develop tools to present financial commentary.
• Prepare and deliver all reporting requirements.
• Improve processes and controls for better financial understanding.
• Balance short-term needs with long-term priorities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Overview

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor.

Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Are you an analytically minded Finance professional with a passion for solving problems?

Join our central Operations Finance team in our Head Office in Coventry, on a 12-month fixed term contract as a Finance Analyst (Bioresources), where you will be responsible for reporting financial performance. You will also be responsible for delivering precise and timely analysis and reporting. This role involves collaborating with finance analysts and business partners to identify and understand the key drivers behind budget and forecast variances.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-close and post-close month-end ledger reviews to ensure accurate data, posting journals as needed.
• Engage with key stakeholders to ensure tasks and activity deadlines are understood and achieved including monthly forecasting and reporting, annual business planning and budgeting.
• Develop tools to present month-end, YTD, and YOY commentary versus forecast and budget for meetings.
• Prepare and deliver all reporting requirements
• Improve processes and controls, enhancing team understanding of financial information.
• Balance short-term needs with long-term strategic priorities.

How we work

You'll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why, we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring.

So, you'll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported when you need it.

What we're looking for

You will be a Qualified Accountant with extensive experience in finance and business operations. We are looking for someone with a high attention to detail who can diagnose business issues and identify financial data abnormalities. Have strong analytical skills to solve complex issues and excellent communication skills with the ability to challenge and translate complex information. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities.

How we’ll reward you and care for you

It\'s not just a job; it\'s a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you\'ll contribute to the environment and community too.

Here are some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

Let’s go

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We\'ll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications—so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible