FP&A Manager (37 hours per week, Permanent) Location: Hybrid working with Salvus House, Durham as a base Salary: Up to £58,500 plus a discretionary bonus potential of up to 8% of annual salary Job Level: C Reporting to: Head of Finance We want our people to have a great work-life balance and support flexible working in terms of a hybrid model and varying start and finish times in some teams where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview. ABOUT US Wave is a leading national business water retailer helping over 300,000 customers across the UK to benefit from the non-household water market. We’re dedicated to helping businesses lower water use, be more water efficient and reduce costs – all which helped us earn Water Retailer of the Year 2021 and again in 2023. Our vision is to be the most customer-focused utility delivering value and efficiency in everything we do, making a positive difference to the environment and society. The culture at Wave is like nowhere else. We’re committed to a happy, healthy place to work, and have a working environment which supports continuous learning and development, one where people can really flourish. Our people are at the centre of everything we do. Joining us means you’d be part of a team of over 300 people working flexibly across two UK based offices. You’ll find a real focus on employee wellbeing and some great benefits too. We expect great things from you and we give great things back. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Wealth Excellent pension scheme - we will double match your contribution, up to a maximum of 5% employee contribution and 10% from Wave Bonus potential Perkbox membership with a vast range of perks - high street savings (fashion retailers, supermarkets and restaurants), discounted cinema tickets, travel and holiday discounts and online fitness classes Income protection scheme Personal accident insurance 4x salary life assurance Free onsite parking Time off 24 days holiday rising to 26 (plus bank holidays) A day off for your birthday Half a day on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve The option to buy holidays 1 day paid volunteering Wellbeing Hybrid/Flexible working Healthcare cash back scheme Cycle to work scheme Annual conference and Christmas party 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Free flu shots Family Friendly Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Enhanced shared parental and adoption leave We care about you as an employee and have a range of resources available to both you and your family THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL The FP&A Manager role will be key in driving business performance within Wave and will be an integral part of the Finance team. We believe the continued development of the Financial Planning & Analysis team is essential in supporting the business to deliver on its long-term strategy. We are looking for an FP&A Manager to lead our FP&A team in delivering business partnering activities across Wave, supporting decision making with sound financial analysis, assessing risks and opportunities, and working with budget holders to shape and develop deliverable budgets. The role will suit you if you have proven success in a senior finance role and have a passion for driving change through financial analysis. WHAT WILL YOUR TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE? Developing strong working relationships with senior leadership Leading the FP&A function Driving continuous improvement of the quality of financial information and leading the use of new analytical tools Leveraging data capabilities to support financial decision making Owning the planning, budgeting and forecasting processes within Wave Providing financial support in business case development Working across the business to increase financial awareness and understanding of cost and quality drivers WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU? Relevant finance experience in budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis and process improvement Previous finance business partnering experience Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, including data modelling capabilities The ability to engage, manage and influence senior stakeholders Excellent organisation and planning skills to deliver results accurately and on time Enthusiasm and the drive to make a difference ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent accountancy qualification Please refer to the essential criteria in the job description as this is what you will be shortlisted against. Wave is committed to making a positive difference to the environment and society in which it operates. If you are excited to join a dynamic growing business which cares about its people, we would love to hear from you. BE YOURSELF – OUR DIFFERENCES MAKE US STRONGER Wave is proud to be an inclusive employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. We will take into consideration any adjustments or individual requirements at any stage of your recruitment journey. If you require any additional support related to menopause, neurodiversity, or any other reason, please do let us know by contacting Recruitmentwave-utilities.co.uk. Please ensure you attach your CV and a covering letter so we can get to know more about your skills and experience and why you are suitable for this role. We will not be able to consider applications without a covering letter. Closing date: 4pm on Friday 15th November Interviews are planned w/c 18th November