This is a Financial Planning and Performance Analyst role within the Operations Finance team and reports to the Head of Finance for Waste and Bioresources.
The role will business partner with the members of the Waste and Bioresources Senior Leadership team and is responsible for performance reporting, forecasting and analysis. The key purpose of the role is to drive optimal performance at the best value for money across both opex and capex investments.

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 and meet colleagues.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING AS A FINANCE ANALYST

• Building/maintaining strong partnerships with the Operational teams AND Working with the Management Accountants (Opex) and Cost planners (Capex) as part of the Monthly reporting cycle.
• Leading and assisting in setting a business plan that achieves all operational and financial objectives.
• Preparing and uploading budgets and forecasts for operational expenditure, measuring and understanding performance against these metrics.
• Work with the business to track financial performance and tease out forward-looking risks and opportunities.
• Support the development of capital investment papers as required by the business.
• Ensure that investment cases have been reviewed and that all key financial information is complete and accurate, and is affordable within budget constraints.
• Support the business in developing new models as appropriate, ensuring these are robust and aid decision-making.
• During the year, there will be specific and ad-hoc activities that are pan-finance and you may be asked to support with key analysis and insight into these processes.