Financial Performance Analyst

Role Overview

• Deliver clear, insightful financial analysis and reporting on monthly, annual and AMP performance
• Partner with stakeholders to identify risks, opportunities and actions to improve performance
• Support planning, budgeting and forecasting for opex and headcount, ensuring plans are robust and achievable
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior leadership, translating complex data into clear messages
• Lead and support month-end processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery
• Provide ad hoc modelling and analysis to support business decisions
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes and reporting
• Support and develop a Finance Graduate, helping build capability within the team

Requirements

• Significant experience in a finance role with strong analytical capability
• Ability to turn data into meaningful insight and influence decision-making
• Confidence in communicating with and challenging senior stakeholders
• Strong relationship-building skills across a range of teams
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Benefits

• 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 volunteer days per year