Department:
Finance and Assurance Salary (£): £competitive Expression of interest for Senior Finance Leadership roles
Expression of interest for Senior Leadership Finance roles
Based at our Head Office in Coventry
Speculative applications / talent pooling
Severn Trent PLC is a leading FTSE company with a market cap of c£ Our ‘Purpose’ is taking care of one of life’s essentials and we do this by providing clean water and wastewater services and developing renewable energy solutions through our regulated and non-regulated businesses.
We’re always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Finance team. As a key strategic partner to the business, our Finance function plays a critical role in driving decision-making by delivering accurate, timely, and insightful information. From investment planning to operational performance and long-term strategy, Finance is at the heart of everything we do
If you're based in the Midlands and bring senior-level finance experience, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and we’ll be in touch when the time is right
ABOUT US
At Severn Trent, we’re proud to have our entire finance function housed at our head office in Coventry, bringing together over Finance professionals. Our teams span across Group FP&A, Business Performance & Insight, Internal Audit, Business Partnering, Group Finance, Tax, Investor Relations, Treasury, Insurance, Transformation, and Enterprise Risk Management- all working collaboratively under one roof.
While we’re looking for strong technical expertise, if you have the right attitude and capabilities, we also place a big emphasis on continuous learning, development, and career growth- so there’s always room to expand your skills and progress within the function
Typical responsibilities include:
1. Shaping and driving financial strategy aligned with business goals
2. Supporting long-term planning, forecasting, and investment decisions
3. Advising senior leadership on financial implications of strategic initiatives
4. Managing and mentoring large finance teams
5. Building capability across financial disciplines
6. Driving continuous improvement and innovation in finance processes
7. Act as a trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership and Executive team, to contribute towards business strategy and help improve financial performance
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
We’re looking for senior finance professionals who combine deep technical knowledge with a strategic mindset and the ability to lead with impact. You’ll be someone who can navigate complexity, influence decision-making, and drive meaningful change across the organisation.
Key capabilities we’re looking for include:
8. Fully Qualified Accountant ( ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
9. Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a complex or regulated environment
10. Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate financial insight into strategic action
11. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
12. A collaborative mindset and the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
13. A continuous improvement mindset, with a passion for driving innovation and transformation
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.