Finance Manager (Opex) - Turnaround & Insight Leader

Thames Water; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company in the UK is looking for a Finance Manager (OPEX) to manage financial reporting and support operational teams. This role involves leading a team to enhance financial insights and performance, develop reporting controls, and support decision-making processes. Candidates should have strong financial analysis skills, an accounting qualification, and experience in business partnering. The position offers competitive pay and great benefits, while contributing to critical operations for millions of customers.

Benefits

Up to £80,000 salary

26 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Private medical health care

Performance-related pay plan

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of financial and analytical experience.
• Strong excel skillset and analytical abilities required.
• Track record of delivering value and change through challenge.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to partner financial performance outcomes.
• Provide high-quality financial information for decision making.
• Develop relationships with other teams to enhance continuous improvement.

Skills

Financial and analytical experience

Strong Excel skillset

Business partnering experience

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Business intelligence tools

Reporting technology

Job description

A leading water and wastewater company in the UK is looking for a Finance Manager (OPEX) to manage financial reporting and support operational teams. This role involves leading a team to enhance financial insights and performance, develop reporting controls, and support decision-making processes. Candidates should have strong financial analysis skills, an accounting qualification, and experience in business partnering. The position offers competitive pay and great benefits, while contributing to critical operations for millions of customers.