Finance Business Partnering Analyst

Finance Business Partnering Analyst

Thames Water – Finance Business Partnering Analyst role. The role sits within our dedicated Finance function spanning Corporate Finance, Finance Operations & Strategic Business Partnering.

Working within the Operations Finance team, you will support analysis to help understand operational performance and provide insight for performance reporting and forecasting. The key purpose is to drive optimal performance at the best value for money across OPEX investments.

• Building/maintaining strong partnerships with the Operational teams as well as working with our Management Accountants (OPEX) and Cost planners (CAPEX) as part of the Monthly reporting cycle
• Assist in setting a business plan that achieves all operational and financial objectives.
• Support reporting insight & investigating variances to plan / last year and providing insightful analysis linking business performance with financial results.
• Help identify, monitor and support the business to mitigate key risks and opportunities.
• Input as required to any other key business requirements (e.g. regulatory returns, analytical reviews).

36 hours a week

• Business partnering, Management Accounting, Project / Capital accounting experience
• Experience of Planning and Organisational skills to work effectively
• Reporting experience, able to convert complicated information into readable and actionable messages
• Strong analytical, Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to communicate effectively – clear and insightful financial presentations for senior managers that drive decisions
• Able to review and constructively challenge inputs from financial and non-financial colleagues
• Able to multi-task and prioritise own work effectively

• Experience of working in a large, complex organisation
• Relevant system experience (SAP/HFM/Power
  
  BI)
• Part-qualified accountant / studying

• Competitive salary up to £64,500 per annum, depending on experience and level of qualification
• Annual Leave – 26 days holiday per year (increasing to 30 with length of service) plus bank holidays
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Private Medical Health Care
• Access to benefits – annual health MOTs, physiotherapy & counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance

We’re the UK’s largest water & wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people & the planet to thrive.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding & diverse place to work. As part of our family you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Due to the high volume of applications we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button below.