Junior Finance Business Partner

Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water…and people, are wonderful.

24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and business across the heart of the UK.

Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.

We're entering an exciting phase, and we want you with us! 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

Due to growth within the team, we have a great opportunity for you to join our high-performing Finance Function as a Financial Performance Analyst- CC

This role supports the Finance Business Partner in the Retail division by providing performance insights and decision support for senior stakeholders. It ensures compliance with control processes, drives a performance management culture, and supports the delivery of financial plans.

Further Responsibilities include:

Provide financial support for Retail cost centres, including month-end close and cost control.
Build and maintain relationships with cost centre managers to meet performance targets.
Manage budget processes and support annual business planning.
Analyse variances, risks, and opportunities, drawing insights from data.
Prepare accurate monthly forecasts and ensure financial accuracy.
Report monthly performance to central finance and stakeholders within Customer Solutions, covering OPEX, CAPEX and income
Ensure accurate cost allocation for regulatory reporting.
Create and deliver presentations.
Drive commercially beneficial decisions.
Ensure integrity of non-financial data.
Provide ad hoc modelling and analysis.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

To succeed in this role, you will be a Part-Qualified or Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA Accountant with proven financial experience in a similar role

We’re looking for a skilled finance professional with strong analytical and diagnostic abilities, to drive performance improvements and provide strategic insights.

You’ll build credible relationships, support continuous improvement, and communicate complex ideas clearly.

Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and BI is highly desirable.

If you have excellent communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage high workloads then apply today!

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and 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 - £57,000 (dependant on qualification and experience)
28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 based on company performance and subject to eligibility)
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

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.

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