Job Description

At

South West Water

we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.


We're proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.


And we have huge ambitions.


Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we've also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.


So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.


As a

Finance Business Partner

, you'll play a critical role in enabling effective decision-making across the organisation by working closely with operational leaders and support functions. You'll ensure robust financial control, support budgeting and forecasting, and help stakeholders understand financial performance to improve outcomes.


You will report to a

Senior Finance Business Partner

or directly to the

Finance Director

, depending on the structure of your business unit.

What You'll Be Doing:

Prepare and deliver accurate, timely, and reliable

management information

for your assigned directorate or function. Provide

ad hoc financial analysis

to support key initiatives, projects, or business decisions. Communicate complex financial data to

non-finance stakeholders

in a clear and actionable way to support performance improvement. Ensure all business processes and financial controls are followed in accordance with

company policies

. Draft monthly

commentary

for inclusion in senior leadership reports. Collaborate with the

Financial Control Team

to maintain accurate accounting records and assist with audits.

What We're Looking For:

Proven ability to

influence stakeholders

at all levels and work cross-functionally Strong

analytical

and

financial modelling

skills. Excellent

communication skills

, particularly in explaining finance to non-financial audiences. Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to delivering value. Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Previous experience in a

business partnering

or similar analytical finance role. Passion for supporting operational teams and driving

commercial impact

.

Be yourself, we like it that way.

Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values which are essential to our success are:

Be Rock Solid

- Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You

- We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future

- Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.



Since 1846, we've been making people healthier and the economy stronger. We've served generations of families and will serve generations to come.


We're here to have a positive impact on people and the planet for generations. We don't just give people water - we keep them healthy and help them grow. We work around the clock, testing our water hundreds of times every day.


We take this same view with our 600 employees, we don't just give them jobs in water, we keep them healthy and help them grow.

The best of both worlds

We're one of the smallest water companies in the UK. Being small means we're nimble and can achieve things quickly for our customers and our people.


But while we're small, we're also part of a larger family. In June 2021 we became part of the Pennon group, which also owns South West Water and Bournemouth Water.


This means that as part of our team, you'll get the best of both worlds - the dynamism and fast pace of a smaller company, along with the security and breadth of opportunity that comes with being part of a large organisation.