Strategic FP&A Analyst - Budgeting, Forecasting & Insights

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company in the UK seeks an FP&A Analyst to support financial planning activities associated with budgeting and forecasting. This role includes managing the annual timetable, ensuring clear communication across finance teams, and delivering timely financial analysis. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and numerous benefits including a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days annual leave increasing to 30

Performance-related pay plan

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Must have strong coordination abilities across teams.
• Experience presenting financial analysis to senior management is significant.
• Attention to detail and assurance mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support FP&A Manager in reporting and consolidations.
• Play a key role in budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Drive continuous improvement within the finance team.

Skills

Qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Significant communication experience

Proactive and ambitious

Exceptional organisational skills

Strong coordination abilities

Attention to detail

Proficient in Excel

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

HFM

Job description

A leading water and wastewater company in the UK seeks an FP&A Analyst to support financial planning activities associated with budgeting and forecasting. This role includes managing the annual timetable, ensuring clear communication across finance teams, and delivering timely financial analysis. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and numerous benefits including a generous pension scheme.