Salary: Circa £35,000 depending on experienceLocation: Flexible across the Anglian Water RegionWorking Pattern: Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the officeContract Type: Full-time, Permanent (With opportunities for part-time)About the RoleAnglian Water is seeking a highly analytical and commercially focused Cost Analyst to join our Supply Maintenance Delivery Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a small team of commercial professionals and play a pivotal role in managing the financial performance of our Supply Maintenance Delivery programme.Join us at a pivotal moment as we launch a cornerstone of our Asset Management Strategy that touches every part of Water Supply in our region. This high-profile initiative is driven by essential regulatory and statutory requirements, making its successful delivery more important than ever.As we embrace a new way of working, our newly formed Supply Maintenance Delivery Team is building a fresh inspection and delivery framework, embedding innovative processes, and forging strong partnerships with our partners. It's an exciting time to be part of one of Water Supply's largest capital programmes, where safety, efficiency, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.What You'll Be DoingAnalysing contractors' actual cost submissions to ensure compliance with contractual terms and agreed accounting rulesCompleting detailed desktop audits to identify anomalies, inefficiencies, or potential disallowed costsSupporting quarterly and annual actual cost audits, working closely with Contract Managers and auditorsAnalysing and reviewing accuracy of cost capture data through Asset PlusBenchmarking costs against internal partners and external market data to ensure best valueIdentifying and escalating adverse financial impacts to enable timely commercial actionDeveloping and producing consistent unit cost and expenditure reports across water contractsTrending Target Unit Prices, productivity outputs, and contractor performance against tender baselinesAnalysing material usage against agreed material footprintsSupporting cost reconciliation and financial project planning within SAPProviding analytical and SAP support to Contract Managers, Cost Auditors, and Senior Cost AuditorsProducing tailored reports to meet the needs of a wide range of stakeholdersSupporting carbon footprint reporting and wider commercial data requirementsAssisting with timesheets, issue and action logs, and month‑end activitiesWhat We're Looking ForEducated to A‑Level standard (or equivalent), ideally including Mathematics or AccountingStrong analytical and data‑handling skills, including complex financial analysisAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to manipulate and interpret large datasetsExcellent communication skills, able to present findings clearly to technical and non‑technical audiencesAbility to work effectively with colleagues and contractors at all levelsDegree‑level qualification, AAT, or equivalent relevant experienceExperience in cost analysis, cost auditing, or corporate financial managementKnowledge of target cost, unit cost, or incentive‑based commercial modelsWorking knowledge of SAP financial and job management modulesExperience within utilities, infrastructure, or other regulated environmentsStrong attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracyConfident challenging data and asking the right questionsAs a valued employee, you'll also be entitled to:Personal private health care including physiotherapy24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household26 days annual leave - rising with length of serviceCompetitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 7%Bonus schemeFlexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyleLife Assurance at 8 times your salaryPersonal Accident cover - up to 5 times your salaryPaid time off if you're physically or mentally unwellAn excellent Family Leave package - to help you support your family including enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policiesWhy Join Us?At Anglian Water, we're committed to delivering sustainable water services and investing in our people. You'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.Ready to make a difference?Apply now and help shape the future of water management with Anglian Water.Closing date: 29/05/2026#LI-SA2
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