Management Accountant Reporting Lead

Pertemps; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company is seeking a Management Accountant Reporting Lead to oversee group management reports and provide insights into financial performance. The role involves collaboration with various teams to enhance reporting processes and support decision-making. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with a strong background in management reporting and excellent analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £65,000

Annual leave of 26 days

Contributory pension scheme

Annual Personal Medical Assessments

Access to benefits hub

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in management reporting.
• Ability to handle large data sets and build a reliable database.

Responsibilities

• Providing monthly reports to CO-CEOs, CFO, and the Board.
• Creating high-quality reports and analysis on performance.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc requests.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

SAP

HFM

Excel

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic Management Accountant Reporting Lead to be responsible for all group management reports, including Group financial performance, Board reports, cash flow reports, and Forecast/Budget books. You will be key to providing partnership support for the wider FP&A and financial reporting teams in the business while delivering key analysis and insights.

This role will help drive the development of management reports and analysis across the group, ensuring best practice processes are implemented to deliver improved insights, accountability, and understanding of Thames Water's management results.

What you'll be doing as a Management Accountant Reporting Lead

• Providing monthly reports to the CO-CEOs, CFO, the Board, and shareholders to the standard required by the audience.
• Creating high-quality reports, analysis, and commentary on performance.
• Managing relationships to understand drivers of performance and business cost trends, producing insights to support decision-making.
• Understanding P&L and cash flow performance, providing insights on overall position, and improving Thames Water's understanding of its cost trends and drivers with the support of Business FP&A teams.
• Collaborating with the Financial Reporting team to ensure alignment.
• Supporting the Head of FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc requests.

What you should bring to the role?

• Qualified accountant with extensive experience in management reporting and a proven track record of adding value.
• Solid experience in implementing new reports, analysis, and reconciliations.
• Willingness to lead projects such as Forecast/Budget books, bringing improvements and automation.
• Ability to handle large data sets and build a reliable database.
• Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage ad-hoc tasks and projects effectively.
• Excellent analytical, Excel (including financial modeling), and PowerPoint skills.
• Attention to detail while maintaining a broad perspective.
• Effective communication skills—able to prepare concise presentations and support the drafting of papers for Group Executive level.
• Proactive and ambitious, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• System experience with SAP and HFM is preferable.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual leave of 26 days, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme—Maximum of 12% (2x employee contribution).
• Annual Personal Medical Assessments.
• Access to a benefits hub offering various discounts and wellbeing support.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. Our mission is to build a better future for all by helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet thrive. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a diverse and rewarding place to work, offering fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working, and excellent benefits. We welcome applications from everyone and provide support to remove barriers to success.

In times of crisis, we rally together to support our customers. Join us as an ambassador, receive full training, and gain valuable experience while earning extra income.

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