FP&A Manager

Overview

Lead FP&A, drive forecasting, analysis, and stakeholder insight for Thames Water

Key Responsibilities

• financial analysis
• change management
• driver forecasting
• scenario planning
• budget alignment
• stakeholder presentation

Tasks

-Present complex financial analysis in a clear, concise, and impactful way to senior stakeholders, including Executive-level audiences. -Develop and embed a robust process for managing change control of long-term business plans, ensuring alignment with the annual budget and quarterly forecasting cycles. -Change management or transformation project involvement. -Build and maintain strong working relationships with finance teams across the Group to ensure consistent, high-quality financial planning and analysis. -Influence decision-making through effective communication, clear presentation of financial data, and well-supported recommendations. -Support the Head of FP&A in challenging business assumptions and providing analysis to support key strategic decisions. -Lead the development of a “driver-based” forecasting approach, increasing transparency between decision-making and financial outcomes, and enabling scenario planning. -Work collaboratively across business units to align financial outcomes with operational objectives. -Analyse financial and operational results to provide insightful commentary and recommendations to senior management.

Requirements

• excel
• powerpoint
• sap cloud
• utilities
• fp&a
• qualified accountant

What You Bring

Working at Thames Water -Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with SAP Analytics Cloud is a plus. -Utilities, infrastructure, or construction sector background. -Experience embedding financial systems or integrated planning tools. -Proven experience in FP&A or strategic finance roles. -Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). -Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. -Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate data into business strategy.

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Benefits

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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. This is a challenging, high-profile opportunity, joining a company going through a positive turnaround plan, working within a dedicated, talented and supportive team. Base location – Hybrid – Reading, Clearwater Court We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, 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. -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. -Car Allowance - £5,800. -Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution. -Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays). -Performance-related pay plan: directly linked to both company and individual performance. -Private Health Insurance. -Competitive salary- up to £80,000 per annum depending on experience.

About Thames Water

-Delivering clean water and wastewater services across London and the Thames Valley. -Operates a vast network of infrastructure to meet the needs of its customers. -Focusing on sustainable water solutions and addressing climate change challenges. -Key player in major infrastructure projects, including the Thames Tideway Tunnel. -Involved in energy production through renewable initiatives like hydropower. -Committed to improving water quality, reliability, and customer service.

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