Senior Cost Analyst

14 hours ago


Slough UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Thames Water Full time

We are excited to offer this great opportunity for a Senior Cost Analyst who has experience in providing comprehensive financial planning and reporting support to the Retail – Service delivery team (Demand reduction programmes).


What you will be doing as the Senior Cost Analyst:

The role will support the Programme Cost & Financial Planning Manager by producing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, along with valuable performance insight, to drive efficiency and support the Thames Water turnaround journey. The role also supports the management of the Metering stock control and reporting.


Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Owning and preparing monthly financial results (VOWD), accrual management, and variance analysis against set budgets for management and group finance reporting.
  • Prepare and manage detailed budgets and forecasts for the Demand Reduction programme Customer side Leakage, monitoring performance against agreed targets and investigating the operational cause of variances and issues.
  • Build and maintain financial cost models for Demand Reduction programmes.
  • Manage the lifecycle of capital projects in SAP from creation, and delivery monitoring, to closing down and commission the asset or write-off costs if no asset is created.
  • Support Projects Managers is preparing upcoming Investment Papers, providing financial input for review and endorsement ahead of submission for approval.
  • Support in improving and maintaining a robust stock management system for Meter stock. From Meter procurement to accurate cost allocation in projects.


What you should bring to the role:

  • Strong Finance background – Project Cost Management.
  • Strong analytical, Excel and PowerPoint skills, Power BI.
  • Knowledge of using and building financial models in Excel.
  • SAP ERP.
  • Power BI.
  • An understanding of stock management would be desirable.
  • Strong business and commercial acumen.
  • Travel on occasion to Clearwater court or MGJV Stock Warehouses. (Dartford, Wantage, Stoke Newington, Colnbrook)
  • We would be particularly interested in those candidates that have a part qualification accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA or someone working towards a qualification would be viewed favourably but not essential.


Base Location: Hybrid - Worcester House, Langley SL3 6EY,

Hours: 36 hours per week.


What’s in it for you?

  • A competitive salary of £48,000 and up to £58,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
  • Annual Leave – 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus, bank holidays).
  • Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
  • Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
  • Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.


Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We must keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?


Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.


When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.


Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid



  • Slough, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Mars Full time

    Digital Factory Senior AnalystMars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands:Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Diverse Associates to...


  • Slough, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Circet IRE & UK Full time

    Circet UK are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager with knowledge of civils and cabling activities on telecom infrastructure build and maintenance contracts.Reporting to the Contracts Manager, your role as Senior Project Manager is to lead all production and associated functions of the Network Build on and off site. This includes pro-actively...

  • Senior Manager, FP&A

    1 month ago


    Slough, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom IRIS Software Group Full time

    Role Overview:IRIS is seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Finance Manager to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. The primary responsibility of this role is to act as the senior finance partner to the Managed Services function providing full financial support to the Senior Leadership Team. Managed Services includes a diverse range of...

  • Portfolio Analyst

    1 month ago


    Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Lorien Full time

    Portfolio Analyst6 month contractReading/HavantMainly remote working with occasional travel to the offices£430 per day inside IR35Our major client in the Energy industry is looking for an experienced Portfolio Analyst to join their team.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESCarry out day-to-day activities for delivery core functions including collation of RAID, resource,...

  • Senior Data Manager

    14 hours ago


    Slough, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom EPM Scientific Full time

    About the CompanyA global specialty pharmaceutical group focused on developing and commercializing treatments for patients with genetic, metabolic, systemic, and life-threatening acute disorders, as well as healthcare solutions for the general population.About the RoleThe Senior Data Manager will oversee data management activities for interventional and...

  • Market Analyst

    1 month ago


    Bracknell, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Allegis Global Solutions Full time

    As a Market Analytics Analyst at Allegis Global Solutions, you will play a crucial role in providing insights to help guide decision making amongst our global clients. You will dive into data and provide supporting research to our Client Delivery and Business Development teams, as well as advise executive-level client sponsors on recruitment strategies,...

  • Finance Manager

    1 month ago


    Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Project People Full time

    Finance Manager (Opex) – Fully QualifiedPermanentTheale| Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)The Finance Manager is one of two Business partners to budget owners for their overheads/operating costs, with a well-developed ability to discuss and explain financial matters with non-financial colleagues of all levels. This role is for someone who wants to step up...

  • Category Manager

    2 months ago


    Slough, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom John Crane Full time

    About UsFounded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John...


  • Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Spectrum IT Recruitment Full time

    Senior Database Developer with strong PostgreSQL knowledge required by a growing technology company. Due to continued success and planned expansion the company are looking to hire an ambitious Senior Database Developer to join their existing team.The company's office is located in Reading. They operate a hybrid working model.The successful Senior...

  • Senior PM

    4 weeks ago


    Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom iO Associates - UKEU Full time

    Senior Project Manaager- £55-£75,000 Remote with travel to client sites (SC clearable) iO have recently partnered with a Consultancy looking to bring on a Senior Project Manager. The business are an exciting company that are innovative in their apporoch to their clients, this means they can integrate specialized knowledge with solutions from leading global...

  • Senior Planner

    4 days ago


    Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Monroe International Full time

    Senior Planner - Permanent roleProject-based (Reading, Berkshire) with some flexibility offered for remote working 1 day per week.Company DescriptionA fantastic opportunity to join a leading Construction Main Contractor, specialising in delivering complex Commercial, Life Science & Data Centre projects across the UK. The contractors' commitment to...

  • Senior Bid Manager

    3 months ago


    Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Thales Full time

    Job title: Senior Bid ManagerLocation: Reading or Glasgow (Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office)Security clearance requirements: UK Eyes Only (sole British nationals)Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where you can really make a difference by working on cutting edge, evolving technologies? Do you want to work with a highly regarded team...

  • Senior Planner

    2 weeks ago


    Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Assystem Full time

    The UK government has pledged to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and, as such, is pushing ahead with significant investment in nuclear and renewable energies.Assystem, as a leading provider of project management, design engineering & construction supervision services within the nuclear industry, has aligned its own strategy to support this switch to...


  • Slough, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Moston Full time

    Are you a Technical Services Manager looking for your next role? If so, check out the below hot new role that has just come in from a global leading FM company!Job Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Services Manager to lead and manage a technical services team within a dynamic manufacturing environment. The successful...


  • Slough, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Innovate Full time

    Job Title: Principal Electronics EngineerLocation: Berkshire (Onsite)Company:Our client specialises in delivering essential, tactical communication solutions crucial for decision-making in the most demanding scenarios. With a wealth of experience spanning generations, they excel in mission-critical, multi-domain communications, command and control, and...


  • Newbury, UK, West Berkshire, United Kingdom Rowland Talent Solutions Full time

    Senior Analytical ChemistSouth EastWe are currently working with a R&D pharmaceutical company who are looking for a Senior Analytical Chemist.As a Senior Analytical Development Chemist, you will design and develop analytical methods to support research & development projects. In this role you will lead and/or mentor junior members of the...

  • Sales Advisor

    1 month ago


    Slough, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom WISE UTILITY LTD Full time

    Job Title: Sales AdvisorLocation: Slough, UK.Company: Wise Utility Ltd.Job Type: Full-TimeReports to: Senior Sales Advisor.Wise Utility Ltd is an independent energy broker dedicated to helping businesses reduce their gas, electricity, and water costs by offering the most competitive energy rates available. With strong relationships with most suppliers,...

  • Onboarding Specialist

    1 month ago


    Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom eflow Global Full time

    Company Overvieweflow Global is a leading provider of Regtech cloud solutions to Investment firms. Built on 20 years of continuous innovation, our unique SAAS platform provides clients with the reporting tools they need to ensure regulatory compliance.Following a successful funding round, we are expanding globally with the vision to become the #1 partner for...

  • Senior Medical Writer

    2 months ago


    Wokingham, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom tranScrip Full time

    About the roleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced, proactive Senior Medical Writer, with strong project management skills, to join tranScrip Ltd; a highly specialist pharmaceutical consultancy that provides strategic expertise, therapeutic experience and operational excellence across the entire product lifecycle, supporting clients...


  • Reading, UK, Berkshire, United Kingdom Hansen Filler Associates Full time

    Senior Finance Business Partner (up to £85k + package)We are currently partnering with a leading security organisation who are looking for an experienced finance professional to join their team as they continue to grow.This individual will be managing two people and will have the following responsibilities:Supporting PMs to develop robust EACs and project...