Head of Financial Planning & Analytics

Pertemps; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps is seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Analytics to drive financial performance and strategic direction. This senior role involves budgeting, forecasting, and analytics in a dynamic environment, contributing to crucial transformation efforts within the finance strategy. Join us at Thames Water to lead initiatives that ensure sustainable growth and improved processes.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Car Allowance

Bonus

Private Healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven senior FP&A experience in large organizations.
• Strong leadership and change management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced analytic tools for strategic decisions.
• Own the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Transform Finance and Commercial departments.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Strategic Thinking

Tools

Financial Software

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Group Finance, this is a key role at the heart of our performance management framework, covering financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, analytics, assurance, insight, and reporting.

The role focuses on transforming and improving processes across the FP&A community and shaping the strategic direction of our finance team and business. It is considered as part of succession planning for the Director of Group Finance or a divisional FD, depending on experience and performance.

What you will do as Head of Financial Planning & Analytics

Analytics and Assurance

• Develop and implement advanced analytic tools to provide insights and support strategic decisions.
• Identify key drivers for Revenue, Cost, and Capital for assurance and insight development.
• Provide independent analysis and financial recommendations for decision making.
• Ensure understanding of regulatory linkages and maintain robust controls for output accuracy.

Planning, Forecasting, and Budgeting

• Own the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles.
• Partner with the business to develop financial plans aligned with strategic objectives.
• Implement innovative forecasting techniques for market and business responsiveness.
• Lead the budgeting process with a focus on quality, flexibility, and use of leading tools.
• Produce reports that facilitate informed decisions.
• Collaborate with the strategic planning team (SBP).

Finance Transformation

• Involved in transforming the Finance and Commercial departments.
• Work with the Plan To Perform team to deliver FP&A transformation.
• Drive the automation and standardization of performance reporting.

Stakeholder Management

• Excellent communication and influencing skills to translate complex data into insights and influence senior decisions.
• Build a collaborative FP&A community across Finance.
• Coordinate with the Strategic Business Planning team on long-term planning.

What you should bring

• Proven senior FP&A experience, ideally in a large, complex organization.
• Strong leadership and change management skills.
• Expertise in analytics, reporting, planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking with actionable planning ability.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools.

What’s in it for you?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Thames Water during a turnaround, with a salary of £100,000 - £120,000, benefits including annual leave, car allowance, bonus, private healthcare, pension, and more. Be part of our strategic journey to build a better future.

Who are we?

We are the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. We aim to create a sustainable future for all, and we seek passionate, skilled individuals to join us in making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a diverse, rewarding environment with opportunities for career growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits. We support diversity and inclusion, removing barriers to success, and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

During crises, we rally to support our customers, and as part of our team, you can become an ambassador, with full training provided. Join us to support our customers and colleagues, and help build a better future.

Note: Due to high application volume, we may close the advert early. Apply soon to avoid missing out.