FP&A Analyst

Thames Water; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water seeks an experienced FP&A Analyst to support the Digital Finance Business Partner. This position involves preparing financial reports, managing budgeting processes, and presenting findings to senior management. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and proven FP&A experience, alongside strong analytical skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Contributory pension scheme with a maximum of 12%

Annual personal medical assessments

Benefits hub for various offers and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA.
• Proven experience in FP&A with a track record of adding value.
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles for Digital Totex.
• Create high-quality reports and financial analysis for decision-making.
• Manage relationships with Digital leadership and communicate performance drivers.

Skills

Analytical

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Education

ACCA

ACA

CIMA

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

An experienced FP&A Analyst is required to support the Digital Finance Business Partner. You will be responsible for preparing financial reporting, consolidations, analysis, and forecasting, with strong financial controls and critical evaluation embedded in the processes. You will also develop your stakeholder relationship skills, influencing and presenting to Senior Finance and Digital management teams.

What you will be doing as an FP&A Analyst

• Support budgeting and forecast cycles across Digital Totex (Capital and Operational spend), including rolling forecast and IBP (long-term business plan).
• Create high-quality reports, analysis, and commentary on Digital financial performance to assist decision-making.
• Manage relationships with Digital leadership to understand and communicate drivers of performance and forecasts to support target achievement.
• Understand the P&L and balance sheet, providing insights on risks and opportunities using financial drivers.
• Contribute to key finance initiatives and support ad-hoc queries from the business and finance teams.
• Influence and present findings to senior finance and Digital management teams based on financial analysis.

What should you bring to the role?

• Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA.
• Proven experience in FP&A with a track record of adding value.
• System experience with SAP and HFM is preferable.
• Strong analytical, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to see the broader picture.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in presenting financial analysis to senior management.
• Proactive and ambitious, with high self-set goals and a drive to improve.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme with a maximum of 12% (2x employee contribution).
• Annual personal medical assessments.
• Benefits hub offering various offers and wellbeing support.

We are Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future by supporting our customers, communities, people, and the planet. Join us to make a difference and help us achieve our goals for the future.