FP&A Analyst

Thames Water; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking an FP&A Analyst to support financial reporting and analysis for a high-profile operational unit. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, and collaborating with finance teams while maintaining key stakeholder relationships. This hybrid position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with service

Contributory pension (up to 12%) with 2x employee contribution

Annual Personal Medical Assessments

Health MOTs

Physiotherapy

Counselling

Cycle to Work

Vouchers

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in budget and cost control.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and forecast cycles, including rolling forecasts.
• Create high-quality reports and analysis to aid decision-making.
• Present key financial analysis findings to senior management.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Proactive Mindset

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

HFM

Job description

Job Title: FP&A Analyst

As FP&A Analyst, you will support the Retail Finance Business Partner in preparing financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting, with a focus on strong financial controls and critical evaluation embedded in the processes.

You will play an active role in supporting a department during a transitional period at the start of a new regulatory cycle. This exciting opportunity allows you to support a high-profile operational business unit with several senior internal stakeholders.

This role may require some travel to Reading, as needed.

Responsibilities:

1. Support budgeting and forecast cycles, including rolling forecasts and IBP (long-term business plan).
2. Create high-quality reports, analysis, and commentary on performance to aid decision-making.
3. Manage relationships to understand and communicate drivers of month-end performance and future outlooks to achieve targets.
4. Understand P&L and balance sheet positions, providing insights on risks and opportunities.
5. Contribute to key finance initiatives and support ad-hoc queries.
6. Present and influence senior finance management with key financial analysis findings.
7. Collaborate with wider finance teams to ensure clarity of performance drivers and forecast/budget requirements.

Location: Hybrid, Walnut Court

Hours: 36 hours per week

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising at all levels and maintaining key stakeholder relationships
• Experience in budget and cost control
• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail
• Proactive and ambitious mindset
• Experience with financial systems like SAP & HFM is preferred

Benefits:

• Salary from £60,000 to £68,000 per annum
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension (up to 12%) with 2x employee contribution
• Annual Personal Medical Assessments
• Additional benefits including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, vouchers, and life assurance

Learn more about our benefits and perks.

About Us:

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 communities, people, and the planet. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Our Values and Culture:

Thames Water offers a diverse, rewarding environment where every day presents new opportunities. We provide fast career progression, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits. We are committed to inclusivity and support for all applicants, removing barriers to success.

Join us to make a meaningful impact—whether in our call centres, labs, or field operations. Be part of our journey to create a sustainable future while helping millions of lives daily.

We encourage early applications as the vacancy may close sooner due to high interest.