Finance Business Partner

The Finance function in Thames has a broad responsibility from Corporate Finance to Operational and Strategic Business Partnering.

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

The role will cover operational functions including waste networks, waste treatment, bioresources as well as some support functions. In terms of cost stacks, the role will work across the whole P&L including revenue, employee, power, materials, third party, and capex costs and thus need to become familiar with activity drivers of value.

What you'll be doing as a Finance Business Partner (Consolidation)

+ Ensure that you are sharing and understanding key insight across the financial landscape so that there is one clear understanding of financial performance.
+ Produce key monthly reports for the wider Waster Operations business on time and of a high quality, that provide accurate insight to aid decision making.
+ Provide insightful analysis that links business performance with financial results and which ensures effective commercial and operational decisions are made.
+ Assist with the consolidation of the overall budget and forecast, using modern tools to transform data into insightful reports.
+ Work with the business to track financial performance and tease out forward-looking risks and opportunities. Ensuring that these feed into both monthly reporting and budget/forecast discussions as appropriate.
+ Support the development of capital investment & Efficiency 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.
+ Track and monitor business improvement initiatives for your area (for example efficiencies and Turnaround initiatives), providing robust assurance of claimed benefits.

+ Qualified accountant, CIMA, ACCA, ACA
+ Analytical skills
+ Presentation skills
+ Microsoft products including Excel.
+ Information system skills such as SAC or HFM,
+ Business partnering, Management Accounting, Project / Capital accounting experience
+ Planning and Organisational skills to work effectively with attention to detail

Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring:

+ Experience in large/complex organisations would be helpful.
+ Experience on automation / AI tools such as Copilot for finance.
+ Experience working with Power BI and SAC would also be helpful.
+ Knowledge of SAP would be an advantage.

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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

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.

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.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

+ Competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
+ Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service. (plus bank holidays)
+ Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
+ Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
+ Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.