Senior FP&A Change Manager

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior FP&A Change Management Specialist to lead on the business transformation activities under TAP20 across the Finance function. This will be for a 10-12-month Fixed Term Contract.

Reporting to the FP&A Programme Lead, Project Leads and FP&A teams, this role will drive change management for the Finance workstream, defining, designing and executing the strategic engagement and interventions across a diverse stakeholder base.

The programme sits across a number of transformational sub-initiatives, including the implementation of a new financial planning system, as well as improvement to existing processes and system capabilities, and identifying and delivering business-wide training and development to improve budget accountability across the organisation.

This role supports the foundational capabilities of Thames Water as part of the Turnaround Plan.

Base Location- Hybrid, Reading

What you will be doing as Senior FP&A Change Manager
Alignment

• Analyse and address organisational, cultural, and behavioural impacts of change initiatives
• Align Finance leaders to a common vision, goals, priorities, and desired change outcomes

Engagement

• Define communication and engagement tactics, channels, and forums most effective for Finance teams

Readiness

• Define the business readiness criteria for each of the core transformation activities, assess against this and identify blockers for resolution pre go live
• For system implementation - mobilise super users/champions to participate in UAT / parallel run to build confidence pre go live
• Delivery of end-user training to necessary teams for maximum adoption of change activities

Adoption

• Define key metrics to measure, track and report adoption of the different change activities to identify success
• Collect lessons learned for future continuous improvement

What you should bring to the role

• Demonstrated expertise in applying multiple change management methodologies, including agile change management and system implementation change and culture change
• Proven ability to align change management plans with organisational strategies and measure impact using advanced KPIs
• In-depth experience in leading and delivering change management initiatives within a large Finance Function
• Proven background in developing and delivering structured and reusable change communications - including face-to-face and remote delivery, for varying audiences (team huddle to department meeting), using presentations, FAQS and company communication channels
• Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of building partnerships at all levels
• Ability to prioritise multiple initiatives, perform complex tasks, organise and follow through consistently and work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• SAP Analytics Cloud implementation exposure is highly preferred

What's in it for you?
This is an exciting time to join Thames Water as we continue to deliver on our turnaround plan, offering the opportunity to become part of our strategic journey.

• Competitive salary £70,000 -  £75,000 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).
• Car Allowance - £5,800 per annum.
• Annual Bonus.
• Private Medical Health Care.
• 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.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

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, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.