Strategic Capital Finance Partner

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days + holidays

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Performance-related pay

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership and insight across the Capital Programme. You will partner with senior stakeholders to improve investment decisions, forecasting and budget control in a hybrid role at Clearwater Court, RG1 8DB.

The role requires qualified accounting credentials, strong business partnering and analytical skills, with experience in budgeting, forecasting and reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with membership or equivalent
• Proactive, results-driven finance professional with strong business-partnering, leadership and communication skills
• Ability to build credibility with stakeholders at all levels and provide constructive challenge
• Strong analytical skills and experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and variance analysis
• Track record of improving processes, controls and reporting efficiency

Responsibilities

• Own monthly capital expenditure reporting including analysis of actual expenditure, commitments, forecast outturn, risks, efficiencies and variances
• Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes for the supported capital portfolio with central office and stakeholders
• Translate complex financial information into clear insight and recommendations for senior management
• Lead monthly review and challenge sessions with programme sponsors and support accountability for delivery
• Provide financial input for investment papers, portfolio reviews and change control decisions
• Strengthen financial controls, forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency; build cross-functional relationships for continuous improvement

Skills

Business partnering

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership and insight across the Capital Programme. You will partner with senior stakeholders to improve investment decisions, forecasting and budget control in a hybrid role at Clearwater Court, RG1 8DB.

The role requires qualified accounting credentials, strong business partnering and analytical skills, with experience in budgeting, forecasting and reporting.