Operational Fp&A Analyst

A challenging but varied opportunity to become part of this talented finance team. You will gain excellent exposure of working within a fast paced and  collaborative culture whilst building on your knowledge of this complex business. This is an exciting time to join Thames Water as they work towards their innovative turnaround plan.
What you will be doing as Operational FP&A Analyst

• Providing insightful financial analysis for Operations and Leakage.
• Responsible for the end to end support, including annual planning, forecasting, reporting and analytics for Business Unit and Directorate functions, and supporting the Business Unit roll-up for all relevant Directorates.
• Provide advice and guidance on all financial reporting matters, ensuring that accounts are accurately recorded, and preparing monthly financial reports for Senior Leadership and Executives.
• Responsible for developing and implementing analytical standards for reporting and modelling KPIs to enable the business partners to drive added value with their respective business units.

What you should bring to the role?

• Accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, CHAE or equivalent).
• Excellent knowledge of providing financial insight, preparing annual plans, forecasts.
• Very strong analytical and forecasting abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritise multiple projects to meet deadlines and produce high quality work in a fast paced environment.
• Highly effective communication skills (listening and presenting ideas).
• Collaborative work style but also take ownership to complete tasks independently.
• Minimum 2-4 years of financial and analytical experience.
• Strong modelling and solid database skills required.
• Experience with planning systems and reporting technology.
• Knowledge of  business intelligence tools and developing data visualisations.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Annual Leave 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing

Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
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.