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Senior Finance Business Partner
Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
Lead financial planning, forecasting and strategy for Water/Waste, managing large budgets.
14 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Worthing, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,092 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Services
Wastewater Services
Sewage Treatment
Water Treatment
Infrastructure Maintenance
Leak Detection
Customer Support
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Water Resources
Wastewater Networks
Sewer Services
Water Treatment
Water Filtration
Drinking Water Systems
Water Purification
Residential Water Services
+4 more
Role
Description
cost analysis
financial planning
forecasting
risk management
business cases
portfolio management
Mentor and guide Finance Business Partners and manage a Cost Analyst (Water/Waste area only).
Provide timely, accurate financial and operational insights.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, enforcing governance.
Be part of a dynamic team managing major operational and capital portfolios.
Lead financial planning and forecasting, ensuring targets are met.
Influence strategic decisions at the highest level.
Identify risks and opportunities, developing innovative solutions.
Support investment decisions and business case development.
Requirements
stakeholder
commercial
fast‑paced
utilities
regulated
leadership
Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decisions.
Significant post-qualification experience and strong commercial acumen.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
Experience in utilities or public sector finance.
Experience in regulated environments and managing large budgets.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Benefits
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Company
Overview
2.25 million
Customers Served
Serving 2.25 million customers since privatisation in 1989.
0.5 GL
Drinking Water Pumped
Pumps over 0.5 GL of drinking water daily.
£72m loss
Operating Loss
Experienced a £72 million operating loss in March 2024 due to rising costs.
Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts.
Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East.
Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.
Culture + Values
“Working differently” – using new technology and nature‑based solutions
“Collaborating with community partners”
“Showing leadership on key environmental issues”
“Engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise opportunities”
Environment + Sustainability
24% by 2025
Renewable Energy Target
Target to generate 24% of own renewable energy by 2025.
75% by 2035
Storm Overflow Compliance
Aiming to achieve 75% compliance by 2035 to reduce storm overflow spills.
£7.8B Capital Plan
Environmental Investments
£7.8 billion capital plan from 2025-2030 focusing on new technology and nature-based solutions.
Three‑Star EPA
Environment Agency Rating
Aiming for a three-star Environment Agency rating by 2025 following a two-star rating in 2022.
On track to generate own renewable energy and buying accredited renewable energy since 2021.
Fleet electrification targets: cars/vans by 2035, HGVs via low-carbon fuels by 2040.
Investing £1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.
Inclusion & Diversity
No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found
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