Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey and make a real impact on the business, during our exciting turnaround plan?

We are seeking a Cost Driver and Performance Project Lead who will be responsible for the delivery of the Performance elements of the Financial Planning, Reporting and Cost Turnaround workstream.

This challenging and interesting role will help the business improve its understanding of cost drivers and performance.  This will include managing the delivery of Activity Based Costing and linkage to ODI reporting.

What you will be doing as Cost Driver & Performance Project Lead

  • Developing Should-be costs across key activities to allow an informed asset management plan to be developed within ‘Living within our means’ to deliver fully costed performance outcomes
  • Working with and managing any 3rd party contributions to the programme.

What you should bring to the role?

Essential Experience

  • Experience in financial planning/business partnering with a proven track record in 'adding value'.
  • Ability to coordinate and motivate a team to work effectively together.
  • Excellent organisational and person-management skills and the ability to interact with people effectively.
  • System knowledge of SAP, Salesforce & ideally HFM.
  • Understand of operational side of asset-intensive business.
  • Strong analytical, Excel (including financial modelling) and PowerPoint skills.

Desirable Experience

  • A Qualified Accountant.
  • Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes.
  • Proactive and ambitious- sets high goals and continuously strives to improve.
  • Experience in Project Management.
 
What's in it for you?

An opportunity to join a company that offers their employees a rewarding career path, allowing individuals to reach their full potential. Working within a friendly, talented finance team, you will be a valued member of the Thames Water family.

  • Competitive salary from £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) 
  • Car Allowance - £5,800.
  • Annual Bonus.
  • Private Medical Health Care.
  • Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
  • 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.

The 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 a 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. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

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.