Financial Performance Analyst

Our people are what makes Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We’re a team of over 9,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life’s essentials, and we do it all while thriving in our unique culture.

 

We’re a growing, Midlands based FTSE100 plc and welcome people from all walks of life, celebrating their individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities we represent. 

 

It’s an exciting time to join, as we have a huge ambition to deliver bigger and better than ever before over our next 5-year regulatory period. If you’re seeking an exciting and thoroughly rewarding career in Finance, Severn Trent is the place to be.

   

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW  

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as a Finance Performance Analyst. The role will report into the Finance Business Partner and you will be responsible for leading on reporting of opex and capital spend across Developer Services. As a Financial Performance Analyst you will also deliver insight and help drive improvement in Developer Services reporting and budgeting and controls and enable improved performance. This will include providing robust, insightful and balanced views across regulatory, performance and financial objectives.

In this role you will work with a variety of stakeholders to improve understanding of spend and own the analysis of financials against budget and forecasts.

As our Financial Performance Analyst,

  

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Run month end close ensuring accurate and credible data is recorded and reported each month.
• Own monthly Opex and capital reporting ensuring actual costs and forecasts in Tagetik are accurate and complete.
• Own the monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation process ensuring the required level of quality
• Own the forecast, budget and business plan processes ensuring plans are complete and realistic.
• Own the analysis of financials against budget and forecast
• Provide financial support to the department, balancing short term needs with the longer-term strategic priorities of the department.
• Support Developer Services business leads and managers to help them better understand their financial data and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation of team processes and controls.
  
  

What You’ll Bring To The Role 

 

To Be Considered For This Role, You’ll Need

• Financial qualification in ACCA, ACA or CIMA.
• Analysing financial information for variances and investigating any abnormalities that arise.
• Demonstrable track record of taking the lead in diagnosing business issues and delivering performance improvements.
• Working collaboratively across departments to deliver a successful outcome.
  
  

In addition, you should have the ability to articulate a position and make recommendations which will enable leadership teams to make strategic decisions based on reliable and accurate information. Having the ability to build strong and credible working relationships across the organisation is a must. You should be adept at influencing both at a senior level and being able to guide and constructively challenge when required.

What’s In It For You  

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live. 

 

With That In Mind, Here Are Just Some Of Our Favourite's Perks That You’ll Get Being Part Of The Seven Trent Family

  

• Salary of £45,000 - £59,000
• 28 days holiday bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year
  
  

 

At Severn Trent, you’ll be joining a culture that cares, one that works together to achieve, grow, and develop. And when it comes to our employee engagement scores – they’re some of the highest of energy and utility companies globally and we believe that is down to our wonderful culture, created by our wonderful people.

That why’s when it comes to how we work, we want to keep up those special in-person moments, to keep our culture alive. But don’t get us wrong, we understand the flexibility that working remotely can bring. Which is why when it comes to how we work – you’ll usually find us in the office, but when you need to work remotely, we’re here for it, when you need it – if suitable for your role.

WHATS NEXT? 

 

We can’t wait to hear from you.  

 

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date too - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.