Head of Finance - Capital Maintenance & Asset

Head of Finance - Capital Maintenance & Asset page is loaded Head of Finance - Capital Maintenance & Asset Apply locations Lancaster House Thorpe Wood House time type Full time posted on Posted 19 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: September 3, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id R32659

c£112k per annum dependent on skills and experience

37 hours per week

Permanent

Location: Huntingdon

Are you a commercially astute finance leader ready to shape the future of capital investment in the water sector? We are seeking a dynamicHead of Finance for Capital Maintenance & Asset to lead financial strategy and performance across a record-breaking £7bn investment programme.

This is a high-profile role, partnering with two Executive Directors and influencing decisions that will shape infrastructure delivery through to 2040. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring value for money, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability, while leading a growing team of finance professionals.

In this role, you will:

• Act as trusted advisor to Executive Directors for Strategic Delivery and Asset Management
• Lead financial planning and performance for major capital programmes, including two reservoir projects and a major growth scheme
• Provide strategic insight and reporting to the Executive Committee, Board, and investors
• Oversee forecasting, financial control, and investment governance across capital portfolios
• Drive commercial leadership in procurement, co-investment, and alliance partnerships
• Own risk management processes and ensure regulatory assurance
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team, aligned to business transformation and growth

We're looking for someone with:

• Qualified finance professional (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with extensive senior-level experience
• Proven track record in regulated or infrastructure-based businesses with large-scale capital investment
• Strong commercial acumen and experience in complex investment decision-making
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including Board-level engagement
• Experience working in matrix environments and leading through both direct and virtual teams
• Strong people leadership with the ability to grow/develop a team of financial professionals
• A strategic thinker with a passion for performance, insight, and transformation
• Experience of S4 Hana/Ariba would be desirable
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and capital efficiency tracking

As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to:

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (with flexibility for religious holidays)
• Car Allowance
• Personal private health care
• Life cover - 8x annual salary
• Competitive pension scheme - we double-match your contributions up to 6%
• Annual bonus scheme and lifestyle benefits

Why Join Us?

We're more than a water company - we're a purpose-led organisation committed to environmental sustainability, innovation, and delivering long-term value for our customers and communities. Join us and help shape the future of water infrastructure in the UK.

Closing date: 23 July 2025