Senior Finance Business Partner

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At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.

We're proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.

And we have huge ambitions.

Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we've also partnered with wildlife charities, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.

So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.

Are you an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner, looking for your next career within a fast paced environment? Are you looking for a new challenge where you will be influential in driving the business forwardstowards its goals?

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join our team based in ExeterJoining us on a full-time permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.

About the role

As our Senior Finance Business Partner you will be the subject matter expert for our Customer Service and Digital teams, ensuring that the Executive Directors get insightful financial management information, and are able to make appropriate decisions in a timely manner.

You will act as the day to day contact for the senior leaders within your area and ensure that appropriate complex financial information is cascaded, documented and communicated in the best way.

You will have excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills to help influence and drive the business in good financial decisions.

What you'll be doing:

• Consulting with the relevant directorates to ensure appropriate financial treatment, and changes and initiatives are business cased
• Ensure monthly close is performed accurately and on a timely basis, ensuring processes are efficient
• Own and develop the regular management information production for back office areas, ensuring key senior leaders are kept regularly apprised of performance
• Own and develop driver based models for main cost areas to ensure budgeting and forecasting is based on key drivers, and performance can be analysed
• Develop monthly commentary to feed into management, executive and board reporting
• Work with the Financial control area to ensure information is provided to auditors in a timely manner
• Manage relationships ensuring that appropriate resource is in place to provide the required level of service

What we are looking for:

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA fully qualified accountant
• Proven experience in a Financial Business Partner role, managing high level stakeholders
• Experience of budgeting and forecasting
• Strong analytical skills including financial modelling
• Excellent commercial Acumen

What's in it for you:

We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We're one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• A discretionary Bonus
• Competitive Contributory Pension
• Share-save Scheme
• Various health benefits
• Wellbeing support programmes
• A range of Group Discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial support services
• And plenty more!

Closing Date: Thursday 2nd May 2024

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values which are essential to our success are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.