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Record to Report Manager

South West Water
Full-time
On-site
Exeter, United Kingdom
At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.
We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
And we have huge ambitions.
Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.
So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.

We currently have a great opportunity for a Record to Report Manager to join our Finance team in Exeter. Your team are responsible for maintaining the accounting books and records for the Group and ensuring that these are appropriately maintained and reconciled.

The Role:
As our Record to Report (R2R) Manager you will be responsible for driving the efficient and effective operation of our shared service management accounting team in support of activities across the Pennon Group. You will be responsible for optimising workload balancing, standardising and “leaning out” processes to optimise efficiency and accuracy and driving a team that consistently delivers on time, on quality and without issue.

What you'll be doing:

    • Leading the development and maintenance of a standardized process for all R2R management accounting activities across the Pennon Group.
    • Driving a process of continuous improvement using “lean” methodologies to ensure that activities are executed consistently and reliably in the most efficient way.
    • Balancing workload across the R2R team to ensure a reliable team output with sufficient cross-skilling and knowledge to cope with planned and unplanned absences without affecting team output.
    • Working alongside the Group Financial Control team to effectively implement corporate accounting policies and procedures in all areas under your control.
    • Delivering consistent, timely and reliable outputs from month end and recurring processes to support the wider Finance team in executing its planning, reporting, analysis and business partner activities.
    • Supporting the annual and ad-hoc audit processes.
    • Managing and leading the R2R team, ensuring effective performance management, development and succession planning is in place.
    • We expect everyone who works for us at Pennon to have the right and ability to return Home Safe and Well each and every day. As a Manager in the business this is your principle responsibility before all others

What we are looking for:

    • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
    • Proven experience operating as a manager within a Financial Accounting or Management Accounting role.
    • Strong organisational skills with a proven ability to identify and implement standardization and drive efficiency into the activities their teams complete.
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities including process improvement.
    • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to various stakeholders.
    • Proficiency in accounting software.
    • trong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.

What's in it for you:

    • We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing support and development for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.
    • In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
    • A discretionary company bonus
    • Competitive Contributory Pension
    • Invest in Pennon through our employee Sharesave scheme
    • Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays, with an option to buy / sell leave offering you extra flexibility
    • Take up to 26 weeks’ additional maternity leave
    • Shared parental leave
    • Look after your wellbeing through our Champion Health support platform
    • Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers
    • Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets, online retailer, travel, eating out, cinema, gyms and more through Perkbox
£60,000 - £70,000 a year
Closing Date: Sunday 1st June 2025

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
 
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
 
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
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