Finance Analyst Reading, England
Job description
The Finance Analyst is responsible for supporting annual planning, forecasting, reporting and analytics for our Capital Delivery Business Function; that is managing the delivery of c. £1 billion pounds of Capital Investment on an annual basis, in a highly dynamic and diverse environment. You will be supporting the enhancement of our asset base and service we provide to customers. You will provide advice, guidance and subject matter expertise on all financial reporting matters, preparing monthly financial reports for Senior Leadership and Executives.
This is an interesting and varied role where you will also be developing and implementing analytical standards for reporting and modelling KPIs to enable the business partners to drive added value with their respective business units.
What you will be doing as Finance Analyst
- Supporting the Totex annual budgeting, Integrated Business Plan and quarterly forecasting for each respective Business Unit/Directorate including impact of cashflow performance and Risks and Opportunities.
- Providing high-quality financial information that the business requires to operate effectively and efficiently, including leading and lagging levers, cost drivers, trend analysis, the so what and recommendations to assist decision making.
- Developing and implementing analytical standards for reporting and modelling KPIs with a view to automation.
- As a key financial liaison, partner with the various departments across Finance and the business to deliver End to End process efficiencies and improved financial awareness.
What you should bring to the role
- Accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, CHAE or equivalent).
- Excellent knowledge of providing financial insight, preparing annual plans, forecasts.
- Very strong analytical and forecasting abilities.
- Highly effective communication skills (listening and presenting ideas).
- Strong modelling and solid database skills required.
- Experience with planning systems and reporting technology.
- Systems Experience with HFM (desirable)
- SAP knowledge
- Collaborative work style but also take ownership to complete tasks independently
What’s in it for you?
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dedicated and passionate team where you can develop and enhance your knowledge and experience.
- Competitive salary from £50,000pa to £65,000pa
- Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complimentary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
