Financial Performance Analyst

Severn Trent

Finance Performance Analyst playing a key role in financial forecasting and governance at Severn Trent Water. Collaborating across teams to enhance financial processes and reporting.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeCoventry • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £50,000 - £56,725 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead financial forecasting across all four AP subservices, while developing tools and training that empower Tactical Asset Planning teams to produce accurate forecasts independently.
Strengthen financial governance, supporting teams to manage gated and block projects confidently, stay within budget, and spot early signs of risk.
Analyse project and programme performance, identifying trends, cost drivers and opportunities for improvement.
Act as a dedicated Finance Business Partner embedded within Tactical Asset Planning, helping colleagues understand the financial impact of operational decisions, challenging assumptions constructively, and supporting budgeting, forecasting and business case development.
Ensure adherence to financial policies, including capitalisation rules and governance frameworks.
Translate complex financial concepts into clear, practical guidance for non‑finance colleagues.
Work collaboratively across the wider business, particularly with Finance Business Partners in Capital Delivery and Customer Operations, ensuring consistent reporting and a joined-up approach between AP and Finance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in financial planning, forecasting, or programme finance.
Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
The ability to simplify complexity, provide constructive challenge, and communicate financial matters clearly.
Proficiency in Excel, SAP, and Power BI.
Qualified financial/accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
A full UK driving licence (preferred, not essential).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial forecastingfinancial modellinganalytical skillsbudgetingbusiness case developmentproject performance analysiscost drivers analysis

Soft Skills

communicationconstructive challengesimplifying complexitycollaboration

Certifications

ACACIMAACCA