Job Description

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. 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.

Expression of interest for Senior Finance roles

Based at our Head Office in Coventry

Speculative applications / talent pooling

Severn Trent PLC is a leading FTSE 100 company with a market cap of c£7.5bn. Our ‘Purpose’ is taking care of one of life’s essentials and we do this by providing clean water and wastewater services and developing renewable energy solutions through our regulated and non-regulated businesses.

We’re always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Finance team. As a key strategic partner to the business, our Finance function plays a critical role in driving decision-making by delivering accurate, timely, and insightful information. From investment planning to operational performance and long-term strategy, Finance is at the heart of everything we do

If you're based in the Midlands and bring senior-level finance experience, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and we’ll be in touch when the time is right

ABOUT US

At Severn Trent, we’re proud to have our entire finance function housed at our head office in Coventry, bringing together over 200 Finance professionals. Our teams span across Group FP&A, Business Performance & Insight, Internal Audit, Business Partnering, Group Finance, Tax, Investor Relations, Treasury, Insurance, Transformation, and Enterprise Risk Management- all working collaboratively under one roof.

While we’re looking for strong technical expertise, if you have the right attitude and capabilities, we also place a big emphasis on continuous learning, development, and career growth- so there’s always room to expand your skills and progress within the function

Typical responsibilities include:

• Shaping and driving financial strategy aligned with business goals
• Supporting long-term planning, forecasting, and investment decisions
• Advising senior leadership on financial implications of strategic initiatives
• Managing and mentoring finance teams
• Building capability across financial disciplines
• Driving continuous improvement and innovation in finance processes
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership team, to contribute towards business strategy and help improve financial performance

HOW WE WORK

Our finance team is based at Severn Trent Centre in Coventry. Typical working weeks are 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.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for senior finance professionals who combine deep technical knowledge with a strategic mindset and the ability to lead with impact. You’ll be someone who can navigate complexity, influence decision-making, and drive meaningful change across the organisation.

Key capabilities we’re looking for include:

• Fully Qualified Accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a complex or regulated environment
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate financial insight into strategic action
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a passion for driving innovation and transformation

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

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:

• 31 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to 20% per annum based on company performance)
• Car allowance – per annum up to £5,208
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – 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
• Two volunteer days per year