FP&A Manager (Cashflow & Balance Sheet)

We are seeking an experienced  FP&A Manager who will provide financial direction and insight to enable stakeholders to make informed decisions.  You will be responsible for maintaining a short- and medium-term financial plan for the business, particularly with regards to cashflow, working capital, balance sheet and revenue, along with providing in-depth analysis and valuable financial insights.

You will provide advice and guidance on all financial reporting matters, coordinating and standardising the approach to Financial Planning and Analysis across the business and preparing monthly financial reports for Senior Leadership and Executives.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the financial future of the UK’s largest water company, ensuring we deliver sustainable performance and create long-term value for our customers, communities, and stakeholders.

What you will be doing as FP&A Manager (Cashflow and Balance Sheet)

• Responsible for supporting the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and long-term strategic planning processes for the business as a whole
• Directly responsible for the management and ownership of the new short-term (13-week) cashflow process, which will be used to forecast and manage liquidity and therefore inform external funding requirements. This will require liaison and partnering with various departments across Finance and the business to deliver an accurate forecast
• Work closely with the Head of FP&A as part of their leadership team, leading the delivery of significant improvements in efficiency and quality of financial planning and reporting processes
• Drive significant productivity improvements in reporting by reducing non-essential reports and processes, and aim to automate outputs to increase the time spent on value-add analysis
• Manage a small team of analysts that offer dedicated support to different areas of the business.

Location:- Hybrid, Reading 

What should you bring to the role?
Essential

• A Qualified Accountant with experience in the FP&A function with a proven track record in 'adding value'.
• Experience in cashflow preparation and analysis, including working capital management.
• Strong modelling and solid database skills required.
• Experience with planning systems and reporting technology
• Experience with business intelligence tools and developing data visualisations.
• High level of commercial acumen
• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Systems experience with HFM, SAP, SAC
• Experience within the utilities, infrastructure, or construction industries
• Track record of successfully embedding new financial processes, systems, or tools into the finance function.

What's in it for you?
This is an exciting time to join Thames Water as we continue to deliver on our turnaround plan, offering the opportunity to become part of our strategic journey.

• Competitive salary of up to £85,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) 
• Car Allowance - £5,800.
• Annual Bonus.
• Private Medical Health Care.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• 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.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?
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.