Senior FP&A Analyst

We have a challenging and rewarding position for a Senior Financial Planning Analyst to be responsible for 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. This role 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.

What you will be doing as Senior Financial Planning Analyst

• Engaging with Business units FP&A, acting on ad-hoc projects with visibility to senior Finance leadership.
• Implementing analytical standards for planning & reporting, and modelling KPIs and cost drivers to enhance understanding of the business is key to this role.
•  Drive forward the development of forecasting and analysis across the group embedding accountability, understanding and buy in across the leadership population.
• Delivery of high-quality reporting, analysis, and commentary on performance to assist decision making and forecasting
• Regularly influencing and presenting to senior finance management, key findings from financial analysis
• Drive continuous improvement with the finance team. Including (but not limited to) automation, efficiency, standardisation. Also support any wider plans to upgrade or change financial systems

What you should bring to the role?

• A Qualified ACCA/ACA or CIMA with extensive experience in a FP&A function with a proven track record in 'adding value'
• Proven system experience with SAP and HFM preferable
• Solid experience in financial planning, including scenario planning, cost drivers development and analysis. Experience in co-ordinating rolling forecasts consolidation and risks/opportunities processes
• Inquisitive mindset to provide review and challenge of forecasts submissions
• Able to multi-task and prioritise own work and effectively deal with ad-hoc tasks and projects
• Strong analytical, Excel (including financial modelling) and PowerPoint skills
• Strong attention to detail whilst being able to see broader picture
• 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

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - Up to £72,000 per annum depending on experience.
• 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.