Senior Finance Business Partner at Southern Water in Worthing, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

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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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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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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