Workstream Analyst

Finance and Commercial is undertaking a multiyear transformation programme to modernise its organisation, systems, processes, and data capabilities, supporting Thames Water to operate at a “FTSE Fit” standard.

The Workstream Analyst will support delivery of the System Optimisation workstream, working closely with the Transformation Workstream Lead and wider Finance & Commercial teams to improve how the function operates.

What you’ll be doing as a Transformation Workstream Analyst

As an F&C Transformation Workstream Analyst – System Optimisation, you’ll support the delivery of system and process improvements across the Finance & Commercial function.

• Support the ongoing development of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) to improve planning and reporting processes
• Work closely with Data, Process and Performance Management teams to identify automation opportunities
• Help review the wider Finance systems landscape to identify gaps and improvement opportunities
• Support the creation of an application catalogue and systems roadmap
• Work with Deloitte and internal stakeholders to document systems, functionality and data flows
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements, automation and process improvements
• Support alignment with the ERP programme and ensure systems integrate effectively
• Champion new systems and processes across Finance and the wider business
• Support testing, training, user guidance and adoption activities
• Gather stakeholder feedback and help translate it into actionable improvements

Working pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

What you should bring to the role

The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role is:

• Experience in process design, testing methodologies and change adoption activities
• Be knowledgeable in SAP ECC, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and HFM
• Have strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel and financial modelling
• Have excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem‑solving skills
• Experience working with teams across different business areas and disciplines
• Have strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Be confident supporting change adoption, testing and continuous improvement activities

Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring

• Experience across finance process areas including R2R, P2P, O2C and FP&A
• Understanding of finance control frameworks
• Experience supporting data analysis or migration within system implementations
• Experience supporting UAT processes and governance, ideally using Azure DevOps
• Experience working in project or transformation environments

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of up to £68,000 per annum depending on experience
• Annual Leave – 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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