FP&A Analyst

Who are we?Thames Water is the UK's largest water and wastewater company with over £2 billion in annual revenues and over £1 billion per annum invested in our network. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing.? At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open.What you will be doing?We have an excellent opportunity for a dedicated FP&A Analyst to support the FP&A Manager. You will be responsible for preparing reporting, consolidations, timetables & communications, with strong financialcontrols and critical evaluation embedded in the processes Main accountabilities will include -

• Support the budgeting and formal forecast cycles including rolling forecast and IBP (long-term business plan)
• Creation of high-quality reports, analysis and commentary on performance to assist decision making
• Own and manage relationships wider to understand and communicate drivers of month-end performance.
• Understanding of cashflow performance and provide insights on overall position including risks and opportunities
• Support delivery of financial plans through timely and accurate analysis andreporting - highlighting trends and analysing causes of unexpected variances
• Gain a good understanding of financial performance through regular reviews -proactively highlight risks and opportunities identified.
• Capex and depreciation - carry out high level reporting and ensure compliance
• Regularly influencing and presenting to senior finance management, findings from financial analysis
• Maintain strong working relationship with finance teams across the businessunit to ensure strong engagement on planning, forecasting and performanceissues
• Work closely with wider finance teams to ensure clarity of performance driversand all requirements for forecast and budget met

What you will bring to the role?Ideally you will be a Qualified accountant, however an experienced Part Qualified Accountant will also be considered.3+ years' experience in FP&A function with a proven track record in 'adding value'System experience with SAP and HFM preferableFirst class analytical, Excel and PowerPoint skillsStrong attention to detail whilst being able to see broader pictureSignificant communications experience - presenting financial analysis to senior managementAble to multi-task and prioritise own work effectively Proactive and ambitious - sets high goals for self and continuously strives to improve.What's in it for you?Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing. Thames Water is a dynamic,?rewarding?and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner. If you join our team, you'll enjoy a fulfilling career and flexible working?arrangements.We're also proud to embrace and promote diversity and believe that creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve will help us to thrive. 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. We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally round 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 a earn bit of extra money along the way. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is so we can manage all the applications properly and give candidates a positive experience. Once closed, we can't consider any further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.