Transformation Workstream Analysts

Thames Water; Reading; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £65k

26 days annual leave

Pension

Medical assessments

Benefits package

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Transformation Workstream Analyst to join its Finance Transformation team. You will work with Workstream Leads and stakeholders to analyse challenges, document requirements and support delivery across multiple workstreams.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent experience, strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint. You will produce artefacts, support governance forums and help realise programme benefits.

Qualifications

• In-depth post-qualification experience in transformation, consulting, programme delivery or finance transformation.
• Experience producing high-quality presentations, reports and structured documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Experience gathering, analysing and synthesising information from multiple sources.
• Experience facilitating workshops and engaging with stakeholders at different levels.
• Exposure to ERP, EPM, reporting or technology-enabled transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Analyse qualitative and quantitative information to identify trends, issues, opportunities and improvement areas.
• Support root cause analysis and problem-solving activities across workstreams.
• Assist in governance and programme support by preparing materials for forums and meetings.
• Track progress against deliverables and support benefits realisation activities.
• Collaborate across multiple transformation workstreams to identify interdependencies.

Skills

Transformation experience

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Workshop facilitation

Communication skills

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant qualification

Tools

Power BI

Visio

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

As the UK's largest water company, we are taking action for a new world of water - fixing the problems of today, and building resilience for tomorrow. Finance and Commercial are embarking on a multiyear transformation journey programme to transform our function – the way we are organised, the systems we use, the processes we have in place and the data we rely on. As a function we need to develop "FTSE Fit" capabilities across our people, processes, systems and data to effectively support a business of this significance.

The Workstream Analyst will work closely with Workstream Leads, subject matter experts, business stakeholders and delivery partners to analyse business challenges, develop recommendations, coordinate delivery activities and support the successful implementation of change. Analysts may support multiple workstreams simultaneously, depending on programme priorities and business needs.

What you will be doing as Transformation Workstream Analyst

Analysis and Workstream Delivery Support

• Support current-state assessments across processes, operating models, controls, systems, data and organisational structures.
• Gather, structure and document information, requirements, assumptions and recommendations from workshops, interviews and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Develop high-quality workstream artefacts, including presentations, reports, decision papers and supporting analysis.
• Support the design and development of future-state processes, operating models, governance arrangements and business solutions.

Problem Solving and Insight

• Analyse qualitative and quantitative information from multiple sources to identify trends, issues, opportunities and improvement areas.
• Support root cause analysis and problem-solving activities across workstreams.
• Assess business impacts, risks, dependencies and implementation considerations.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations to support decision-making.
• Present complex information clearly and concisely for operational and senior stakeholders.

Governance and Programme Support

• Support workstream planning, milestone tracking and delivery activities.
• Maintain action, risk, issue, assumption and dependency logs and proactively identify mitigations and escalation of critical items.
• Prepare materials for governance forums, workshops and stakeholder meetings.
• Track progress against agreed deliverables and support benefits realisation activities.
• Provide analytical support to the Workstream Lead and programme governance forums.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Build effective working relationships with business stakeholders, subject matter experts and delivery partners.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews and working sessions to gather information and align stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively across multiple transformation workstreams to identify and manage interdependencies.
• Support and challenge change impact assessments, readiness plans and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Support communication, change and adoption activities where required.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and outcome-focused team environment.

Data and Analytical Support

• Support data gathering, validation and analysis activities required by the workstream.
• Assist in developing metrics, reporting and insights to support programme objectives.
• Ensure analysis and reporting outputs are accurate, complete and fit for purpose.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to support informed decision-making.

What you should bring to the role?

• In-depth post-qualification experience in transformation, consulting, programme delivery, business improvement or finance transformation
• Experience producing high-quality presentations, reports and structured documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Experience gathering, analysing and synthesising information from multiple sources.
• Experience facilitating workshops and engaging with stakeholders at different levels of an organisation
• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant, or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences
• Strong attention to detail, prioritisation and time management, resilient under pressure
• Comfortable working in matrix teams and liaising with senior stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working on finance transformation programmes
• Experience with reporting and visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI), process mapping tools (e.g. Visio) and workshop facilitation techniques.
• Understanding of finance processes, controls and governance. e.g. R2R, P2P, O2C, FP&A
• Experience supporting organisational change initiatives.
• Experience working alongside consulting firms or third-party delivery partners.
• Exposure to ERP, EPM, reporting or technology-enabled transformation programmes.
• Experience with workshop facilitation

What's in it for you?

These are exceptional opportunities to join Thames Water at a pivotal moment in its historic transformation journey. As part of the Finance Transformation team, you'll play a key role in driving meaningful change, collaborating with senior stakeholders across the business and helping shape the future of the organisation. In return, you'll benefit from the chance to develop your skills, broaden your experience and build a rewarding long-term career with a company that is committed to investing in its people and offering outstanding opportunities for progression.

• Competitive salary of up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay is directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family's health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance