FP&A Senior Analyst

As FP&A Senior Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting annual planning, forecasting, reporting and analytics for the Group FP&A function, providing partnering for the wider FP&A team while providing key analysis and insights to enable decision making and strategic analysis.

You will help drive forward the development of forecasting and analysis across the group, ensuring best practice processes are implemented to deliver improved insight and accountability.

A key part of this role will be engaging with Business units' FP&A, acting on ad-hoc projects with visibility to senior Finance leadership.  You will implement analytical standards for planning & reporting, modelling KPIs and cost drivers to enhance understanding of the business, which is key to this role. Particular emphasis will be focusing on cash flow reporting and owning and managing the short-term cash flow forecasting process for the business.

What you will be doing as an FP&A Senior Analyst

• 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
• 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 to integration of SAC as the new financial planning tool. Provide inputs into key finance initiatives and support with ad-hoc queries
• Prepare and maintain a detailed short-term cash flow forecast and report on a weekly basis

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• A professional Accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience
• Experience in financial planning and analysis with a proven track record in 'adding value’
• Solid experience in financial planning, including scenario planning, cost drivers development and analysis. Experience in coordinating rolling forecasts, consolidation, and risks/opportunities processes
• Strong analytical, Excel (including financial modelling) and PowerPoint skills
• Solid communications experience – prepare concise presentations and support drafting of papers that will be sent to Group Executive level.
• Proactive and ambitious - sets high goals for self and continuously strives to improve
• Cash flow forecasting and reporting experience, particularly with regards to STCF

Additional skills would be great to bring:

• 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.

• Competitive salary of £65,000 -  £75,000 per annum, depending on 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

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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.