Senior Finance Partner – Capital Programme

Pertemps Thames Water; Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Pertemps Thames Water in Reading is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership across the Capital Programme. You will own monthly capital expenditure reporting, analyse spend and forecast outturn, and challenge assumptions with senior stakeholders.

You will lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for the portfolio, ensure submissions are accurate and evidence-based, and support robust governance and financial controls.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with professional credentials (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Experience in business partnering and communicating with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly capital expenditure reporting, including analysis of actual expenditure, commitments, forecast outturn, risks and variances.
• Lead annual budget and quarterly forecasting for the capital portfolio with stakeholders.
• Provide financial insight and challenge for investment papers and portfolio reviews.
• Support governance and financial controls across the Capital Programme.
• Build cross-functional relationships to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Stakeholder management

Finance business partnering

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Pertemps Thames Water in Reading is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership across the Capital Programme. You will own monthly capital expenditure reporting, analyse spend and forecast outturn, and challenge assumptions with senior stakeholders.

You will lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for the portfolio, ensure submissions are accurate and evidence-based, and support robust governance and financial controls.