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Posted Date:  25 Jun 2026
Posting End Date:  02/07/2026
Location:  Coventry
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Finance and Assurance
Salary (£):  59,050 - 64,800

Financial Performance Analyst

 

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score – reflecting how much our people love working here.

Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Performance Analyst to join our Finance Business Partnering team, supporting our Water Network Operations.

Reporting to a Senior Finance Business Partner, you’ll play a key role in delivering clear, accurate and insightful financial and operational performance information. Your work will help senior leaders understand performance, make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement across the business.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, turning insight into action and building strong relationships with stakeholders.

  

What you’ll be doing

 

  • Producing high-quality financial and non-financial performance reporting that is accurate, timely and decision-focused
  • Delivering monthly performance insights, clearly explaining trends, risks and opportunities to both finance and operational stakeholders
  • Supporting forecasting, budgeting and business planning for assigned areas
  • Developing forward-looking insights aligned to longer-term (AMP) plans
  • Owning and maintaining risks and opportunities (R&O), ensuring robust and well-evidenced reporting
  • Ensuring accurate cost allocation and regulatory adjustments in line with guidelines
  • Preparing financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards
  • Using automation and tools to improve reporting efficiency and enable deeper insight
  • Building strong relationships with operational leaders and confidently presenting findings in a clear and engaging way

 

 

HOW WE WORK

 

You'll be based at our Severn Trent Centre in Coventry. With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week.

 

You'll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why, we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring. So, you'll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported, when you need it.

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

 

  • A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong post-qualification experience
  • Solid background in management accounting, forecasting and performance reporting
  • Ability to connect financial and operational data to provide meaningful insight
  • Experience working in a regulated or highly controlled environment is desirable
  • A track record of improving reporting, processes or insight through automation or technology

 

Skills & capabilities

 

  • Advanced Excel skills and strong PowerPoint capability
  • Experience using Power BI (or similar) to analyse large data sets and create clear outputs
  • Familiarity with SAP (or equivalent systems)
  • Interest in using technology, including AI, to enhance analysis and reporting

 

You’ll also be:

 

  • Highly analytical, with strong attention to detail
  • Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • A confident communicator, comfortable engaging and challenging senior stakeholders
  • Proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for doing things better

 

 

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

 

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too.

We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.  

Here’s some of our favourites:  

  • 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

 

LET’S GO

 

We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails. 

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