Strategic Finance Partner – Operations & Investments

Pertemps; Aldermaston; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility firm in the UK is looking for a Finance Business Partner to enhance financial reporting and analysis across departments. The role requires a qualified accountant with strong business partnering experience and excellent analytical skills. Responsibilities include leading budgeting processes, producing performance reports, and supporting operational efficiency. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and numerous employee benefits with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday

Performance-related pay

Generous Pension Scheme

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Strong experience in business partnering, management accounting, and project/capital accounting.
• Excellent analytical and data manipulation skills, with the ability to translate numbers into actionable insight.
• Confident communicator, able to influence and challenge stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with senior leaders for financial reporting and forecasting.
• Leading budgeting and forecasting processes that align with business goals.
• Producing insightful performance reports linking financial results with operational outcomes.

Skills

Business partnering

Management accounting

Project/capital accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

HFM

Power BI

SAC

Job description

A leading water utility firm in the UK is looking for a Finance Business Partner to enhance financial reporting and analysis across departments. The role requires a qualified accountant with strong business partnering experience and excellent analytical skills. Responsibilities include leading budgeting processes, producing performance reports, and supporting operational efficiency. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and numerous employee benefits with opportunities for career growth.