Overview
You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering first‑class financial regulatory reporting, taking ownership of our Annual Performance Report (APR), monthly regulatory submissions, and ad‑hoc regulatory requests. You’ll lead segmental analysis and reporting across the entire organization, ensuring insight, accuracy, and impact.
This role goes beyond reporting. You’ll project manage critical month‑end and year‑end deliverables, continually refine and improve reporting processes, optimize how we use our financial systems, and act as a trusted expert—providing clear, confident advice to stakeholders across the business.
It’s a demanding and rewarding role in a large, complex organization—ideal for someone who thrives on challenge. You’ll collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, gain deep exposure to all our service lines, and make a tangible contribution to shaping the future of the business.
Responsibilities
* Leading and project managing the delivery of the financial sections and associated documentation for our Annual Performance Report
* Main lead for external audit deliverables and queries
* Central support for monthly regulatory reporting
* Central support for quarterly reporting on Return of Regulatory Equity (RORE)
* Developing best practice processes and procedures around our external regulatory reporting, including using a range of financial tools, including SAP, HFM and SAC
* Building up an expert knowledge of our business units and their financial performance
* Becoming an expert in and advising stakeholders on financial reporting requirements set by our regulator, Ofwat, under Regulatory Accounting Guidelines (RAGs)
* Providing training and guidance to the supporting Finance teams
* Supporting projects to support the wider Finance team
* Key contact for Ofwat and External Audit queries
Location
Hybrid, Reading
Requirements
* Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), ideally trained within a Top 10 audit firm
* Strong ability to quickly learn and build expertise in the water sector
* Adaptable, with a change‑focused mindset
* Confident working across multiple financial systems
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Proven experience working collaboratively to deliver results under tight deadlines
* Experience with SAP, SAC and HFM systems is desirable
Benefits
* Competitive salary of £61,000‑£67,000 per annum, depending on experience
* Annual Leave – 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
* Contributory pension – Defined Contribution, maximum 12% – 2× employee contribution
* Personal medical assessments – open to all once a year
* Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub
* Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
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