Finance Business Partner

4 days ago

Newport, United Kingdom Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water Full time

Job Title: Finance Business Partner Job Requisition Number 8172
Work Type Permanent (Hybrid Working - Flexibility Considered)
Job Function Finance
Base South East Hub
We’re looking for a Finance Business Partner who thrives on turning data into decisions and insight into action. This isn’t just about reporting – it’s about shaping strategy, influencing leaders, and driving efficiency across the business.


You'll join a dynamic team where your financial expertise will shape decisions and influence the future of the business. This role goes beyond numbers – you’ll be a trusted partner, providing insight that challenges thinking and drives performance. Lead Financial Planning: Organise and run business planning sessions, preparing budgets and forecasts that shape the unit’s strategy.
# Provide Insightful Analysis: Develop cost models, track performance, and deliver bespoke analysis to support key decisions.
# Own Month-End Close: Ensure accurate, timely reporting with clear variance analysis and commentary for senior management.
# Work with budget holders to assess financial impacts and support short- and medium-term plans.
# Monitor Regulatory Targets: Track performance against Ofwat price review requirements and efficiency initiatives.
# Support Strategic Projects: Build business cases and financial models for new opportunities and improvements.
# Manage a team of finance professionals, fostering innovation and process improvement.


Role reports to the Finance Manager
Business Unit Financial Controller
Financial & Regulatory Accountant
Finance Projects, Planning and Process Manager

External Audit


ACCA or CIMA


Commerciality and the ability to understand and assimilate business strategy with operations and cost drivers with a demonstratable track record of supporting a business to improve financial performance.
Managing and undertaking Financial Planning and Analysis working with a variety of budget holders with different needs (e.g. commercial areas and overhead areas).
Ideally 3 years+ post-qualified experience in a similar role requiring cost analysis and different forecasting techniques.

Comfortable working independently with operational teams and as part of a finance department.
Proficient user of MS Office and in particular MS Excel with demonstrable experience of manipulating large volumes of data accurately and efficiently.
Hybrid working
As well as a market competitive salary, 33 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays), we offer a range of employee benefits and rewards including:

• Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year
• Enhanced employer pension contributions – Up to 11% employer contributions
• Free Mortgage Brokering Services
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes
• Gym and fitness discounts as well as high street shopping
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops
• Car-leasing scheme and free on-site parking at all sites
• Health CashBack scheme and access to an online GP service
• An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family
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