Finance Manager

Information Commissioner's Office

Finance Manager managing financial planning, budgeting, and performance for Water Recycling Operations. Supporting senior leaders with high-quality financial insights and compliance in a regulated environment.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeHuntingdon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £77,973 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial strategy, planning, and budgeting, with a strong focus on compliance and stakeholder management. Proven ability to deliver high-quality financial reporting and analysis while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and commercial awareness.

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Qualified Finance Professional (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)Financial Reporting and AnalysisPlanning and ForecastingStakeholder ManagementLeadership and Team Management

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Hard Skills

Financial StrategyBudgeting ProcessesForecasting MethodologyFinancial ControlsPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCommercial AcumenCollaborationClarity in CommunicationProblem-Solving

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ACCACIMAACA

Industry Keywords

Financial GovernanceStatutory RequirementsContinuous ImprovementCommercial AwarenessHealth and Safety Commitment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead financial strategy, planning, and budgeting processes to ensure alignment with strategic goals and financial targets.
Act as a trusted business partner to Director and senior leadership, providing robust financial reporting, analysis, and recommendations.
Deliver accurate forecasts, budgets, and actuals, and provide financial insights to support monthly reviews with the Executive Board.
Maintain compliance with financial controls, governance, and statutory/regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy, forecasting methodology, and financial reporting.
Champion a culture of commercial awareness, innovation, and continuous improvement across the Finance function.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified Finance professional (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience.
Experience influencing Director-level stakeholders.
Proven track record in leading teams and performance management.
Strong background in planning, forecasting, and providing insight on performance against plans.
Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality reporting and analysis to support decision-making.
Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire and support a high-performing team.
Commercial and business acumen, with the ability to challenge and influence at all levels.
Senior stakeholder and relationship management skills.
Collaborative working across finance and the wider business.
Ability to deal with complexity and ambiguity, presenting complex information with clarity.
Commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing, championing a ‘Safer Every Day’ culture.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personal private health care
Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave.
Opportunity for shared parental pay
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.