Senior FP&A Change Manager

idibu; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water and wastewater sector is seeking a Senior FP&A Change Management Specialist for a hybrid role in Reading. This position focuses on driving change management initiatives within the Finance function, including implementing new systems and improving existing processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for aligning finance leaders, delivering training, and measuring the impact of change initiatives. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Car Allowance: £5,800 per annum

Annual Bonus

Private Medical Healthcare

Contributory Pension (up to 12%)

Qualifications

• Experience leading change initiatives within large Finance functions.
• Proven skills in developing and delivering structured change communications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and address organizational impacts of change initiatives.
• Deliver end-user training to maximize change adoption.
• Define metrics to measure change adoption and continuous improvement.

Skills

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Agile Methodologies

KPI Measurement

Tools

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior FP&A Change Management Specialist to lead business transformation activities under TAP20 across the Finance function. This is a 10-12-month Fixed Term Contract.

Reporting to the FP&A Programme Lead, Project Leads, and FP&A teams, this role will drive change management for the Finance workstream, defining, designing, and executing strategic engagement and interventions across diverse stakeholders.

The programme includes initiatives such as implementing a new financial planning system, improving existing processes and system capabilities, and delivering business-wide training to enhance budget accountability.

This role supports Thames Water's foundational capabilities as part of the Turnaround Plan.

Base Location: Hybrid, Reading

Responsibilities as Senior FP&A Change Manager

• Analyze and address organizational, cultural, and behavioral impacts of change initiatives.
• Align Finance leaders to a common vision, goals, priorities, and change outcomes.
• Define communication and engagement tactics, channels, and forums for Finance teams.
• Define business readiness criteria, assess blockers, and mobilize super users for system implementation.
• Deliver end-user training to maximize change adoption.
• Define metrics to measure, track, and report on change adoption and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills

• Expertise in applying multiple change management methodologies, including agile and system implementation change.
• Ability to align change management plans with organizational strategies and measure impact using KPIs.
• Experience leading change initiatives within large Finance functions.
• Proven skills in developing and delivering structured change communications for various audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and work under pressure.
• SAP Analytics Cloud implementation exposure is highly preferred.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum.
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Car Allowance: £5,800 per annum.
• Annual Bonus, Private Medical Healthcare, Contributory Pension (up to 12%), Medical Assessments, and other benefits.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. Our mission is to build a better future for all—helping customers, communities, and the environment thrive.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a diverse, rewarding environment with career growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits. We welcome applications from everyone, supporting success and inclusion.

In times of crisis, we rally to support our customers, offering opportunities to serve as ambassadors, with full training provided.

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