Our people are what makes Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We’re a team of over 9,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life’s essentials, and we do it all while thriving in our unique culture.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities we represent. 

It’s an exciting time to join, as we have a huge ambition to deliver bigger and better than ever before over our next 5-year regulatory period. If you’re seeking an exciting and thoroughly rewarding career in Finance, Severn Trent is the place to be.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW   

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Finance team as a Senior Financial Controller (Opex), where you will provide financial rigour and control over the operating costs budget, actuals and forecast for our two largest areas within the business (Customer Operations and Customer Solutions). The role will report into the Head of Finance for Operations, operating as a trusted partner to ensure we make the best long term decisions for the business.

This is a critical role within the Finance Leadership team and offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders. This opportunity also comes at a critical time as we transform our operating cost base ready for AMP8. Each day will be different and there will be plenty for you to get stuck into.

  Key responsibilities will include: 

• Be the ‘go-to’ person for the Head of Finance – Operations and the central FP&A team for actuals and forecast reporting on Customer Operations and Customer Solutions numbers.
• Produce and deliver reporting and performance insights targeting different levels of the organisation, from operational teams to Senior Management teams and STEC (Severn Trent Executive Committee).
• Drive the efficiency plans across both business areas, directing the Commercial Finance Business Partners and the senior management teams of those areas.
• Provide financial control and governance for the budget, actual and forecast financial performance of Customer Operations and Customer Solutions.
• Drive and lead the development and delivery of improved financial governance and process efficiency for operating costs reporting, engaging the Commercial Finance Business Partners to improve on current ways of working.
• Develop a finance team who have the skills, experience and drive to support their customers to enable value-based decision making, produce high quality insight and robust financial planning.
• Work with the Group Finance team to ensure best practice is adopted with Operations Finance from a financial control perspective.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE  

To be considered for this role, you’ll need: 

• Financial qualification in ACCA, ACA or CIMA
• Track record of providing world class performance insights, financial control and reporting in a large organisation.
• Experience collaborating with various business areas to drive improvements in performance.
• Successfully leading, developing and motivating teams particularly in a changing environment.
• Taking a lead in diagnosing business issues and working with the business to deliver performance improvements through insight.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU   

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.  

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family: 

• 31 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year) 
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to 20% of salary dependent on company performance) 
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%) 
• Car allowance of £5,250 per annum (pro-rota where applicable)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate. 
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’ 
• Private medical cover, life assurance, income protection and personal accident cover 
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers. 
• Family friendly policies 
• Two volunteering days per year

At Severn Trent, you’ll be joining a culture that cares, one that works together to achieve, grow, and develop. And when it comes to our employee engagement scores – they’re some of the highest of energy and utility companies globally*, and we believe that is down to our wonderful culture, created by our wonderful people. 

That why’s when it comes to how we work, we want to keep up those special in-person moments, to keep our culture alive. But don’t get us wrong, we understand the flexibility that working remotely can bring. Which is why when it comes to how we work – you’ll usually find us in the office, but when you need to work remotely, we’re here for it, when you need it – if suitable for your role. 

WHATS NEXT?  

We can’t wait to hear from you.   

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date too - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.