Financial Performance Analyst

Severn Trent Water; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Coventry is seeking a Financial Performance Analyst to join their Commercial team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing revenue and bad debt reporting, preparing budgets, and maintaining strong relationships with Other Water Companies. Candidates must be a fully qualified accountant with experience in financial analysis. The position supports flexible work arrangements and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial analyst role.
• High organization to manage deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and explain complex information.

Responsibilities

• Manage Other Water Company revenue and bad debt model.
• Build relationships with Other Water Companies.
• Lead bad debt modelling and support revenue planning.
• Complete month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Office skills, especially Excel

Communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Commercial awareness

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA)

Job description

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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

We’re looking for a motivated Financial Performance Analyst to join our Commercial team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Business Partner, you’ll provide financial and commercial insight that supports key decisions across Severn Trent and our partner Water Companies.

You’ll play an important role in managing revenue and bad debt reporting, preparing budgets and forecasts, and maintaining strong relationships with Other Water Companies. This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative team, gain exposure to senior stakeholders, and make a real impact.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing the Other Water Company (OWC) revenue and bad debt model
• Building strong working relationships with OWCs
• Reviewing OWC forecasts and submissions for budgets and regulatory reporting
• Leading bad debt modelling and supporting revenue planning
• Completing month‑end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Acting as the main contact for audit queries
• Providing insightful analysis on variances, risks and opportunities
• Preparing clear monthly forecasts
• Creating and delivering presentations
• Supporting ad hoc financial modelling and analysis
• Potential ownership of Hafren Dyfrdwy revenue reporting

HOW WE WORK

You’ll be based at our Severn Trent Centre in Coventry. With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week.

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

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA)
• Experience in a financial analyst role
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and explain complex information
• Excellent communication with confidence to challenge and influence
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel
• Highly organised and able to manage deadlines
• Commercial awareness and good financial judgement

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

It’snot just a jobyou’llgethere,you’llget a career too.

We have a range of benefits that reward and recognisegreat workand award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. Andwe’llalso help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.

Here’ssome of our favourites:

• Salary of £46,000 - £57,000
• 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

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.