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The Capex Data Engineer is responsible for the generation of data, annual planning, forecasting, reporting and analytics of Capex Data for the Group FP&A function. They will also provide insightful data analysis to the wider finance and business functions to enable decision-making and strategic analysis. This role will support the development of forecasting and analysis across the group, ensuring best practice processes are implemented to deliver improved insight and accountability.

What you’ll be doing as a Capex Data Engineer

  • Deliver and provide insight into the Capex budgeting and formal forecast cycle, including rolling forecast and IBP (long-term business plan), including understanding of cost drivers and outcomes
  • Deliver high-quality Capex reporting and analysis to support FP&A and FBP commentary on performance to assist decision-making and forecasting.
  • Understand Capex performance and provide insights on overall position, including risks and opportunities
  • Develop and deliver change in financial forecasting and analysis sis including systems upgrades and developments to achieve best practice analysis.
  • Further develop and own the Capex rolling forecast and scenario planning processes.
  • Drive continuous improvement with the finance team. Including (but not limited to) automation, efficiency, and standardisation. Also support any wider plans to upgrade or change financial systems.
  • Embed accountability and responsibility for forecasting into the executive, leadership and the wider business.
  • Support the development of forecasting and analysis across the group, ensuring best practice processes are implemented to deliver improved insight and accountability.



Base location- Reading

Working pattern or hours - 36

What you should bring to the role

The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role are

  • Strong System experience with Access, SAP and ideally HFM
  • Excellent analytical, Excel (including financial modelling) and data modelling skills
  • Solid communication skills – able to articulate data well across a broad scope of stakeholders
  • Some experience in the FP&A function with a proven track record in 'adding value’



What’s in it for you?

  • Daily Pay rate: £400 - £500
  • IR35 determination: Inside IR35
  • Location: Reading - Hybrid
  • Length of assignment: 24 weeks
  • Required Start date: ASAP


Please note you will be on assignment at Thames Water via Pertemps

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.

The overarching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

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.

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