Strategic Finance Partner: Capital Programme & Forecasting

Thames Water Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days increasing to 30

Pension scheme (AON)

Performance-related pay

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership across the Capital Programme. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting, and partner with senior stakeholders to drive value and robust financial control.

You will translate complex data into clear insights and actively challenge delivery with programme sponsors. The role requires a qualified accountant, advanced Excel skills, and strong business partnering capabilities, with extensive experience in

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent.
• Strong business-partnering and leadership skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial information for senior management.
• Advanced Excel capability.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and variance analysis.
• Track record of improving controls and reporting efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly capital expenditure reporting including analysis of actuals, commitments, forecast outturn, risks and variances.
• Lead annual budget and quarterly forecasts with stakeholders to ensure submissions are accurate and evidence-based.
• Provide clear insights and recommendations for senior management.
• Lead monthly review sessions with programme sponsors and test assumptions.
• Contribute to investment papers and ensure governance and financial implications are understood.
• Strengthen financial controls, forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency; support capital accounting and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel advanced

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis

Business partnering

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA professional qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Thames Water is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership across the Capital Programme. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting, and partner with senior stakeholders to drive value and robust financial control.

You will translate complex data into clear insights and actively challenge delivery with programme sponsors. The role requires a qualified accountant, advanced Excel skills, and strong business partnering capabilities, with extensive experience in