DWR Cymru Cyfyngedig Welsh Water Plc
Finance Business Partner
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Job Requisition Number
8841
Work Type
Permanent
Job Function
Finance
Salary Range
£61,481.20 per annum
Base
South East Hub (Newport, South Wales)
Closing Date
23:59 on 21 July 2026
Work Schedule
2-3 Office Days / Week
What you’ll be responsible for
- Providing Finance Business Partnering services to the Operational Business, developing good working relationships with budget holders and providing a finance presence within the relevant business area.
- Building positive working relationships with budget holders and managers across the business.
- Providing constructive financial support and helping stakeholders make informed decisions regarding expenditure, coding, and financial processes.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across all Finance Business Partnering areas.
- Supporting and attending budget holder meetings as required.
- Preparing variance analysis and commentary to support monthly financial reporting.
- Running monthly financial reports from SAP and exporting information into Excel and Word.
- Supporting the preparation of zero-based budgets.
- Preparing and posting month-end journals and accruals, including SAP uploads.
- Running blocked and parked invoice reports in SAP and preparing associated accruals.
- Analysing and reconciling balance sheet accounts within SAP ledgers.
- Supporting internal and external audit activities by providing requested information and documentation.
- Assisting with weekly payment runs, payroll audits, one-bill payments, and balance sheet reconciliations as required.
- Producing and distributing monthly TOTEX reports for budget holders and other stakeholders.
- Supporting the preparation of forecasts and business plans for the relevant operational area.
- Ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and supporting compliance with management accounting reporting requirements.
- Communicating financial information clearly and effectively to colleagues and stakeholders with varying levels of financial knowledge.
- Undertaking additional duties, where appropriate, to support the needs of the team and wider business.
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Who you’ll work with
Internal
- Role reports to the Finance Manager
- Close working relationships with all members of the Management Account's Team
- Monthly contact with operational staff
- Internal audit
External
- Suppliers
- External Audit
About you
Essential Qualifications
- A recognised accounting technician qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
Essential Experience
- Experience working within a finance environment.
Essential Knowledge & Skills
- A commitment to delivering excellent service and supporting positive outcomes for customers and colleagues.
- Ability to maintain effective financial controls and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
- Working knowledge of SAP, particularly Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Word, including experience using pivot tables and lookups.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across finance and operational teams.
- Ability to analyse, interpret, and present financial information clearly.
- Confidence in engaging with stakeholders and supporting decision-making through financial insight.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues and contribute to team success.
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Good to know
Please note, we may close this role sooner if required. We may also extend the original closing date depending on interest.
Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references, post offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business. For some roles there may be additional checks and security clearance required, and this offer is subject to all checks being satisfied. You will receive further information on how to complete these checks via email once you have accepted this offer.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact: david.willis@dwrcymru.com and enter the job ID [8841] in the subject title line.
Benefits
Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT
© Dŵr Cymru Cyf 2019.
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