Financial Systems Manager

Thewaternetwork; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Financial Systems Manager, where you'll play a crucial role in managing financial information for major infrastructure projects. This unique opportunity allows you to contribute to significant initiatives like billion-pound reservoir projects while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. You will be part of a dynamic team, ensuring accurate financial reporting and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. With a competitive salary and a range of attractive perks, this role is perfect for someone passionate about making a meaningful impact in the water industry.

Benefits

Full private healthcare with no excess

26 days leave + Bank Holidays

Flexible working culture

Competitive pension scheme

Personal Accident cover

Bonus Scheme

Discounts

Flexible benefits for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Degree level education or relevant financial/accountancy qualification required.
• Experience in financial reporting and audit procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate project expenditure and financial reporting.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Streamline financial reporting methodologies for efficiency.

Skills

Financial Management

Financial Reporting

Stakeholder Management

SAP (HR, PS, MM modules)

Cash-flow Forecasting

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Finance or Accountancy

Tools

SAP

P6 Planning

Job description

Salary Circa £50k, salary dependant on skills and experience

Permanent

Peterborough Office and Home working

Full Time / 37 Hours a week

Anglian Water offers a flexible approach; this role provides you the flexibility to work from home and from an Anglian Water office. Your base location will be in World Wide House in Peterborough.

Unique opportunity to be part of a Major Project team developing and delivering Major Infrastructure schemes, including the development of billion pound+ reservoir projects!

Anglian Water are developing two new strategic reservoirs: the Lincolnshire Reservoir and Fens Reservoir. These multi-billion-pound projects are nationally significant infrastructure projects and are being developed this AMP, so that they are ready to start on site this decade and be in supply in AMP9. Along with this, the Major Infrastructure team will also be working to deliver exciting new Major Projects, including the Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation Project.

As part of our growth, we are looking for a Financial Systems Manager to join the team. The role will be responsible for the financial management and provision of reliable, accessible, and accurate financial information. You’ll support the Head of Commercial in the provision of consistent, effective, and efficient financial reporting.

We’re looking for someone to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the central Finance team. You’ll also support the Head of Commercial in the development of the financial aspects of the Commercial Strategy.

What will you be doing?

1. Maintain accurate project expenditure and associated plans within the Anglian Water corporate systems.
2. Ensure all forecasts are updated and profile management in accordance with Anglian Water procedures.
3. Work with the central Finance Team to ensure the departmental overheads are managed effectively and efficiently.
4. Develop and maintain client accounts with key suppliers, including our strategic land and property agents.
5. Lead on finding opportunities to streamline financial reporting methodologies to realise long term efficiencies.
6. Ensure that financial close of projects is administered in a timely manner, including closing out open liabilities.
7. Develop and manage financial key performance measures (lead and lag) to provide financial insight.
8. Ensure that all financial needs are supported by an adequately resourced finance function across the department.

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

1. Full private healthcare with no excess
2. 26 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion
3. A flexible working culture
4. Competitive pension scheme – we double-match your contributions up to 6%
5. Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary
6. Bonus Scheme
7. Lots of great discounts
8. Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

What does it take to be a Financial Systems Manager?

1. Educated to degree level or relevant financial/accountancy-based qualification.
2. Knowledge and experience of the financial audit procedure.
3. Knowledge and experience of financial reporting.
4. Proficient/expert in the use of SAP, in particular HR, PS and MM modules, and an awareness of P6 planning capabilities.
5. Knowledge and experience of providing cash-flow forecasts.
6. Proven ability in understanding and reporting on business objectives.
7. Can provide direction to other team members.
8. Ability to communicate with members of the Major Infrastructure Team at all levels.
9. Ability to mentor and develop team members.

Why Anglian Water?

Anglian Water is not your typical water company. What we do really matters. Water is the lifeblood of our world and we’re proud of the difference we make. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly love what we do!