Financial Performance Analyst

Thames Water; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A water and wastewater company is seeking a Financial Performance Analyst to drive financial improvements within their capital investment programme. This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000 and hybrid working arrangements in Reading.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual Leave - 26 days, increasing to 30

Performance-related pay plan

Generous Pension Scheme

Wellbeing and health benefits

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant and working towards full qualification.
• Strong analytical skills and proficient in Excel.
• Ability to engage and influence colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly reporting of capital expenditure.
• Support programme sponsors with financial analysis.
• Develop capital programme reporting with stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

At Thames Water, we’re proud to provide life’s essential service to over 16 million customers across London, the Thames Valley, and surrounding areas. As the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, we’re entering a new and exciting chapter - and we’re looking for a talented Financial Performance Analyst to play a key role in shaping our future.

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your financial expertise to a high-profile capital investment programme, driving improvements, strengthening controls, providing insight and engaging with senior stakeholders across our business.

What you’ll be doing as a Financial Performance Analyst

As a Financial Performance Analyst, you’ll be at the centre of our capital programme reporting and performance management. You will:

• Lead on monthly reporting of capital expenditure, including review and challenge sessions with senior management.
• Support programme sponsors and delivery teams with insightful financial analysis, KPIs, and commercial interpretation.
• Develop capital programme reporting in collaboration with our centralised portfolio office and business stakeholders.
• Develop and strengthen performance controls for proactive programme management (e.g., forecasting accuracy, cost control).
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across Engineering, Asset Management, Capital Delivery, Operational Directorates, and Strategic Business Planning.
• Drive continuous improvement across the team and wider organisation through collaboration and cross-learning.

Base location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB

Working hours: 36 hours, Monday to Friday

What you should bring to the role

We’re seeking a driven and collaborative finance professional who can combine technical skills with strong communication and leadership qualities.

Essential:

• Part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent) and working towards full qualification.
• Highly proficient in Excel with strong analytical skills and experience with SAP.
• The ability to engage, influence, and build relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Experience in business partnering and stakeholder engagement.

Desirable:

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
• Experience in utilities, water, or infrastructure (advantageous but not essential).
• Adaptable, with a growth mindset - comfortable working in a new, evolving team environment.

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)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to benefits to support health, wellbeing and 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 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 commitment to diversity and inclusion

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a 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.

Additional note

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.