We are seeking a highly skilled, data-curious and motivated FP&A specialist to join our Group FP&A Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing in-depth analysis and second-line assurance of divisional financial information, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability of financial data and forecasts across the organisation and alignment to organisational strategy.
This is an exciting role which occupies a key position in our performance management, planning, analysis, forecasting and budgeting team and requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex findings effectively.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence the financial future of the UK’s largest water company, ensuring we deliver sustainable performance and create long-term value for our customers, communities, and stakeholders.
What you will be doing as FP&A Senior Analyst
Preparation and management of a new short-term (13-week) cashflow forecast built on a receipts and payments basis, which will be used to forecast and manage liquidity and therefore inform external funding requirements. This will require liaison and partnering with various departments across Finance and the business to deliver an accurate forecast
Responsible for supporting the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and long-term strategic planning processes for the business as a whole
Understanding of cashflow performance and providing insights on overall position, including risks and opportunities for better cash management, particularly about working capital
Work closely with the FP&A Manager (Cashflow & Balance Sheet), and the wider Group FP&A team, supporting the delivery of significant improvements in efficiency and quality of financial planning and reporting processesLocation - Hybrid, Reading
What should you bring to the role?
Essential
A Qualified Accountant with experience in the FP&A function with a proven track record in 'adding value'.
Experience in cash flow modelling, including working capital management, on a short-term and medium/long-term basis, including both direct and indirect cash flow forecasting
Excellent knowledge of providing financial insight, preparing annual plans, forecasts and knowing what good looks like
Strong proficiency in data analysis techniques and tools
Excellent problem-solving capabilities with a curious and creative mindset to exploring patterns and extracting meaningful insights, and a keen attention to detail
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Knowledge of financial principles, practises and reporting standards is highly desirable. Experience and expertise in analysing and reporting cash flows are a plus.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to create complex models and impactful presentationsDesirable
System experience with HFM, SAP and SAC
Experience within the utilities, infrastructure, or construction industries.
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.
Competitive salary of £65,000 - £72,000 per annum, depending on your experience.
Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
Performance-related pay is directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
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.Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Learn more about our purpose and values
Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We’re here to help and support.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.
Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment