## Cost AnalystApplylocations: Worthing: FALMERtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: June 15, 2026 (15 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR8488**Closing Date**2026-06-15Job Title: Cost AnalystLocation: Hybrid working between site and home. We can be flexible on base location between either our office in Worthing or Falmer.Contract Type: PermanentHours: 37 hours per week, Monday - FridaySalary: Up to £35,000 depending on skills and experience**About the role**We’re looking for a Cost Analyst to join our Waste Commercial Finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their finance career who enjoys working with data and wants to develop their commercial and business partnering skills.You’ll work closely with Finance Business Partners within our Waste directorate, interrogating large and complex data sets to identify trends, challenge costs, and highlight opportunities for efficiencies and process improvements. Your insight will directly support decision-making and help drive better financial performance across the business.Alongside analysis, you’ll gain exposure to operational stakeholders, contributing to conversations around spend, performance, and cost control.What you’ll be responsible for:* Analysing large data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities* Supporting the Waste Finance Business Partner team with cost analysis and reporting* Highlighting opportunities for cost savings, efficiencies, and improved performance* Producing clear, concise reporting to support decision-making* Supporting processes such as spend tracking, incident cost analysis, and purchase order approvals* Working with systems and data sources, helping to improve data quality and underlying processes* Contributing to continuous improvement of finance processes and reporting**What you’ll bring to the role:*****Essential**** Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manipulate data* Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, advanced formulas)* Ability to present data clearly and provide meaningful insights* Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach* Good communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders***Desirable**** Experience working in a finance or analytical role* Exposure to business partnering or working with operational stakeholders* Basic knowledge of Power BI or similar reporting tools* Experience working with large or complex data sets**About Southern Water**Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation.Our mission is to protect and enhance life through water and we need passionate people to help us achieve it. If you’re inspired by our purpose and believe you can contribute, apply today. You don’t need to meet every criterion; what matters most is your drive to make a difference.If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself)**Our Commitment to Diversity**We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.**Additional information**In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‐employment checks, including security vetting.Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.### Interested in the role?* We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.* We truly appreciate every application. Please note, that due to the volume of interest, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to all applicants.### Our Benefits* Company and performance-related bonus* Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution* Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary* Health benefits through a Cash Plan* Two paid community volunteering days a year* 25 days annual holiday* Occupational health service* Retail discount app* We offer competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options### Everybody Welcome* We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know.### Need flexibility in your work?* Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?
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