Training And Development jobs in United Kingdom

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

We have an opportunity for you to join our Finance team as a Group FP&A Lead Accountant, where you’ll provide high quality and insightful financial reporting and analysis to support board, executive committee and business decision making.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Monthly management pack reporting for CFO, Severn Trent Executive Committee (STEC) and Board.
• Quarterly forecast analysis and annual budget setting alongside Business Partnering team.
• Key role in the half year and year end process, co-ordinating financial and performance reports and analysis for Investor Relations, the CFO and STEC.

You’ll be based at our Severn Trent Centre in Coventry. With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week.

You’ll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why, we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring. So, you’ll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported, when you need it.

To be considered for this role, you’ll need:

• Financial qualification in ACCA, ACA or CIMA.
• Experience within Finance, including exposure to business operations.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to draw insight from data.
• Ability to articulate a position and make recommendations to leadership.
• Ability to build strong and credible working relationships across the organisation.
• Optional: Experience using Tagetik, SAP ECC and SAP BW.

This role is perfect for an ambitious and driven first‑time mover out of practice.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too.

We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award‑winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.

Here’s some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Share‑save – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies

We can’t wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We’ll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.