Job Description

Do you want to be part of a FTSE 100 utilities business based in the heart of Coventry City Centre? Well, you\'re looking in the right place.

Our Finance business is central to our head office, creating a hothouse atmosphere of collaboration and high performance where doing a great job for a common cause is what we aim for. It\'s for this reason that a career within finance at Severn Trent is such an exciting prospect.

If you want to do more because you care, we\'d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Reporting to the Head of Finance - This newly created role has come about due to the significant increase in our capital investment programme. As a Business Partner, you will have ownership of the construction, monitoring and reporting of programme finances, including financial forecasts, budgets and output targets and will provide accurate, timely and insightful financial information throughout the programme life to enable timely and necessary interventions and to articulate and outline opportunities both within the programme and across Severn Trent.

You will represent the programme finances at senior level meetings as well as providing and presenting materials at approval boards and Capital Committee as required. The programme is expected to expand rapidly, and you will need to be comfortable taking risk-based decisions that allow speedy progress but that also ensure we are operating within our overall cost envelope and to our overall commitments and objectives. Detailed follow-up and review will also be required in parallel. You will work closely with your peers within finance and across the business and will usually be expected to take the lead on capital matters.

WHAT YOU\'LL BRING TO THE ROLE

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

As a fully qualified accounting professional, we\'ll be looking for you to bring a wealth of business partnering experience. You\'ll need a well-structured & clear manner when dealing with senior stakeholders and bring portfolio level progress and insight, highlighting any alignment concerns and wider programme risks and opportunities.

The ideal candidate will ideally have an established network at Severn Trent or a background in similar capital environment.

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 communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

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%)
• Sharesave - the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• 10% monthly discount with Busy Bee Nurserys, and one-week free childcare
• Dedicated training and development with our \'Academy\'
• Car allowance of \xc2\xa35,208 pa (pro-rata where appropriate)
• 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

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. If you\'re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at recruitment@severntrent.co.uk.

And if this piques your curiosity and you\'re wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

Ps. we\'ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!

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