Job title: Finance Analyst Ref 40587
Division: Finance & Commercial
Location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB
Contract type: Permanent
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Hours: 36 Hours per week, Monday - Friday.
Salary: Competitive salary offering up to £70,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Job grade: B
Closing date: 25/04/2025
This is a Financial Planning and Performance Analyst role within the Operations Finance team and reports to the Head of Finance for Waste and Bioresources.
The role will business partner with the members of the Waste and Bioresources Senior Leadership team and is responsible for performance reporting, forecasting and analysis. The key purpose of the role is to drive optimal performance at the best value for money across both opex and capex investments.
What you’ll be doing as a Finance Analyst
* Building/maintaining strong partnerships with the Operational teams and working with the Management Accountants (Opex) and Cost planners (capex) as part of the Monthly reporting cycle.
* Leading and assisting in setting a business plan that achieves all operational and financial objectives.
* Preparing and uploading budgets and forecasts for operational expenditure, measuring and understanding performance against these metrics.
* Working with the business to track financial performance and identify forward-looking risks and opportunities.
* Supporting the development of capital investment papers as required by the business.
* Ensuring that investment cases have been reviewed and that all key financial information is complete and accurate, and is affordable within budget constraints.
* Supporting the business in developing new models as appropriate, ensuring these are robust and aid decision-making.
* During the year, there will be specific and ad-hoc activities that are pan-finance and you may be asked to support with key analysis and insight into these processes.
We are looking for 2 Finance Analysts to join the Waste Management Accounting team.
Necessary requirement: Full UK driving licence as travel around the Thames Valley region is required.
What you should bring to the role
* Accounting Qualification.
* Business partnering, Management Accounting, Project / Capital accounting experience.
* Analytical skills.
* Information system skills such as Excel or HFM.
* Planning and Organisational skills in order to work effectively.
* Knowledge of SAP and PBI.
* Experience in large/complex organisations.
* Experience working in the waste sector.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary offering up to £70,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
* Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
* Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
* Access to various benefits to help you take care of your health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a desire to make things better.
So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way.
Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
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.
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.
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