Who are we?
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing.
At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open.
What does the role involve?
The role as a Project Reporting Analyst is challenging, exciting and encompasses a range of key responsibilities including
Developing management and financial reports for key stakeholders to ensure Waste Treatment achieves compliance targets. Also, opportunity to utilise skills and knowledge of operations, capital investment, and maintenance.
Setting up projects including WBS codes, reviewing risks, and releasing budgets when required.
Production of key reports for senior management team(s) which will aid in making appropriate risk-based decisions.
Preparing business cases & investment papers, liaising with appropriate stakeholders and seeking sign-off for all investment needs.
Month end activities include managing monthly capital expenditure, maintaining project forecast(s), providing variance analysis and commentary of actuals vs budget for projects.
Take responsibility for the wider team by providing support and training where required.
Occasional travel to other sites when needed.
We’re looking for you to
- Be comfortable with dealing with large volumes of data from multiple sources
- Possess a working knowledge of SAP ERP
- Have a proactive approach with effective communication skills
- An excellent problem solver, analytical with attention to detail
- Experience in using Power BI would be useful
- Thrive on working under pressure and able to cope with changing demands
- Ability to prioritise projects and deliverable
- Advanced user of Microsoft products (strong Excel skills)
- Experience in financial reporting, project accounting & budgeting
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field, preferably Finance, Accounting
What’s in it for you?
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Thames Water is a dynamic, rewarding and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy a fulfilling career, flexible working arrangements and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader employer.
Find out more about working at Thames Water
We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally round 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 a earn bit of extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is so we can manage all the applications properly and give candidates a positive experience. Once closed, we can’t consider any further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.