Finance Analyst (CAPEX)

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.

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Are you an analytically minded Finance professional with a passion for solving problems?

Join our central Operations Finance Controlling team in our Head Office in Coventry, as a Finance Analyst, where you will be responsible for reporting of Customer Operations and Customer Solutions financial performance, with a primary focus on capital expenditure.

You will also be responsible for delivering precise and timely analysis and reporting. This role involves collaborating with finance analysts and business partners to identify and understand the key drivers behind budget and forecast variances.

Further Responsibilities include:

Assist with pre-close and post-close month-end ledger reviews to ensure accurate data, posting journals as needed.
Engage with key stakeholders to ensure tasks and activity deadlines are understood and achieved including monthly forecasting and reporting, annual business planning and budgeting.
Develop tools to present month-end, YTD, and YOY commentary versus forecast and budget for meetings.
Prepare and deliver all reporting requirements
Improve capital project processes and controls, enhancing team understanding of financial information.
Support process improvements for capital project delivery, building relationships with the capital projects team.
Balance short-term needs with long-term strategic priorities.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

You will be a Qualified Accountant with extensive experience in finance, business operations, and ideally capital delivery projects

This role could suit both a Newly Qualified Accountant from Industry or, someone looking to make their first move out of practice into an Industry role

We are looking for someone with a high attention to detail who can diagnose business issues and identify financial data abnormalities

Have strong analytical skills to solve complex issues and excellent communication skills with the ability to challenge and translate complex information

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 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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