Senior FP&A Change Manager

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

Job summary

Join a leading water company as a Senior FP&A Change Management Specialist. Drive transformation in finance, engage stakeholders, and implement new systems. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits while making a significant impact in the organization.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Leave

Car Allowance

Bonus

Private Healthcare

Pension Contributions

Qualifications

• Expertise in change management methodologies.
• Experience leading change initiatives in finance.
• Proficiency in developing structured change communications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze organizational impacts of change initiatives.
• Define communication and engagement tactics.
• Establish business readiness criteria and deliver training.

Skills

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Communication

Prioritization

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

What you will be doing as Senior FP&A Change Manager

1. Alignment: Analyze and address organizational, cultural, and behavioral impacts of change initiatives; align finance leaders to a common vision, goals, and change outcomes.
2. Engagement: Define communication and engagement tactics, channels, and forums for Finance teams.
3. Readiness: Establish business readiness criteria, assess against these, identify blockers, mobilize super users for system implementation, and deliver end-user training.
4. Adoption: Define metrics to measure and track adoption, report success, and gather lessons learned for continuous improvement.

What you should bring to the role

• 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 a large finance function.
• Proficiency in developing structured change communications for various audiences using presentations, FAQs, and communication channels.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build partnerships at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives, perform complex tasks, and work under pressure.
• Exposure to SAP Analytics Cloud is highly preferred.

What’s in it for you?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Thames Water during a pivotal transformation, with benefits including a competitive salary (£70,000 - £75,000), annual leave, car allowance, bonus, private healthcare, pension contributions, and more.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. We aim to build a better future for all, and seek passionate, skilled individuals to help us achieve our goals.

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 value inclusion and support applicants from all backgrounds.

Join us to make a difference in the lives of millions, protect water resources, and build a sustainable future. We welcome your application and look forward to your contribution.