The Financial Business Partner is responsible for monthly accounting, annual planning, forecasting, reporting and analytics associated with Tideway Tunnel; acting as a key partner to the business. They provide advice, guidance and subject matter expertise on all financial reporting matters, preparing monthly financial reports for Senior Leadership and external parties.

What you’ll be doing as a Finance Business Partner

  • Responsible for compiling, uploading and supporting the Totex annual budgeting, reporting Integrated Business Plan and quarterly forecasting for each respective Business Unit including reporting impact of Opex / Capex / cashflow performance and Risks and Opportunities.
  • To provide the high-quality financial information that the business requires to operate effectively and efficiently, including specific analysis, cost drivers, and understand the impact of recommendations to assist in decision making.
  • Providing insightful analysis that links business performance with financial results and ensures effective commercial and operational decisions are made.
  • Respond to ad hoc requests for analytics, to provide support to Business Partners for costs viability in accordance with OFWAT regulations.
  • As a key financial liaison, partner with the various departments across Finance and the business to deliver correct regulatory compliance and improved financial awareness on key stage events.
  • Maintaining external reporting requirements and researching accounting issues to help drive business accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • Assist with Interim and Annual Tideway account reconciliations with clear understanding of movements in accounts.

Base Location: Reading - Hybrid

Working Pattern: 36 Hours

What you should bring to the role

  • Excellent knowledge of providing financial insight, preparing annual plans, forecasts.
  • Very strong analytical and forecasting abilities.
  • Highly effective communication skills (listening and presenting ideas).
  • Collaborative work style but also take ownership to complete tasks independently.
  • Ability to interact with leadership, key stakeholders, employees. Ability to effectively prioritise multiple projects to meet deadlines and produce high quality work in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team but also take ownership to complete tasks independently.
  • Accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, CHAE or equivalent) - experience of FP&A

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum
  • Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
  • Generous Pension Scheme through AON
  • Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, 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, 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.