What you will be doing
as an FP&A Senior Analyst
1. Delivery of high-quality reporting, analysis, and commentary on performance to assist decision making and forecasting, with a particular focus on cash flow and working capital
2. Develop and deliver change in cash flow forecasting and analysis, including systems upgrades and developments to achieve best practice analysis. This will include input into the integration of SAC as the new financial planning tool. Provide inputs into key finance initiatives and support with ad-hoc queries
3. Prepare and maintain a detailed short-term cash flow forecast and report every week
What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:
4. Cash flow forecasting and reporting experience, particularly about STCF
5. A professional Accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience
6. Experience in financial planning and analysis with a proven track record in 'adding value’
7. Solid experience in financial planning, including scenario planning, cost drivers development and analysis. Experience in coordinating rolling forecasts, consolidation, and risks/opportunities processes
8. Strong analytical, Excel (including financial modelling) and PowerPoint skills
9. Solid communications experience – prepare concise presentations and support drafting of papers that will be sent to the Group Executive level.
10. Proactive and ambitious - sets high goals for self and continuously strives to improve
Additional skills would be great to bring:
11. System experience with SAC, SAP and HFM
Location - Hybrid, Reading up to twice a week.
What’s in it for you?
An opportunity to join a company that offers its employees a rewarding career path, allowing individuals to reach their full potential. This is an exciting time to join Thames Water as we continue to deliver our innovative turnaround plan.
12. Competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 per annum, depending on experience.
13. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
14. Performance-related pay is directly linked to company performance measures and targets
15. Generous Pension Scheme through AON
16. Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
17. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.