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Revenue Forecasting & Reporting Manager

Thames Water
Green Finance
Green Finance
£51,000 - £70,000/Year
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Description

Location
Hybrid - Clearwater Court, Reading - RG1 8DB

Hours
Full-time, 36 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary
£51,000 to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills

About the Role
We are seeking a commercially minded Revenue Forecasting & Reporting Manager to lead the budgeting, forecasting and reporting of wholesale revenue, billing and cash flows. This role combines financial analysis, forecasting and stakeholder engagement to help the business understand performance, enhance forecast accuracy and make informed decisions through robust financial insight. You will work closely with colleagues across Finance, Retail and operational teams to identify key performance drivers, analyse emerging trends and support strategic decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the management of annual revenue and cash flows of up to £1bn while leading a team of analysts responsible for delivering high-quality reporting and forecasting activities. Please note, this role is internally known as a Revenue Reporting Manager.

Key responsibilities include leading the monthly reporting cycle for the Revenue & Settlement function, consolidating financial information and communicating performance insights to Finance and key business stakeholders. You will manage and develop revenue and demand forecasting models, provide evidence-based assumptions, analyse trends and variances, and recommend appropriate forecasting approaches. Supporting the annual revenue budgeting process by undertaking detailed bottom-up analysis to recommend and agree revenue budgets and provide inputs into tariff-setting activities will be essential.

You will collaborate with Finance, Retail and Group stakeholders to ensure reporting requirements are aligned and that provisions, accruals and other financial adjustments are accurately reflected within reporting processes. Applying strong commercial and financial acumen, you will identify revenue and cash flow risks and opportunities, provide clear recommendations and drive actions with stakeholders to improve business performance.

Using advanced analytical techniques and financial modelling, you will improve understanding of key revenue drivers, strengthen forecast accuracy and support informed decision-making across the business. Building strong relationships across the organisation, you will influence stakeholders and provide clear, insightful reporting to support strategic and operational objectives.

Requirements

Experience
Educated to degree level with experience in financial reporting and forecasting. Strong numerical and analytical skills with an eye for identifying trends. Experience in team leadership and line management. Experience within a revenue-focused environment is desirable. Previous experience presenting insights and recommendations to senior management is advantageous.

About you
Strong commercial awareness and mindset with the ability to make logical and well-thought-out decisions. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with a range of stakeholders. Proactive, detail-oriented and able to work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications
Excellent IT skills including advanced Excel, SQL database and experience operating financial modelling tools. An accounting qualification and/or management accounting experience would be supported and enhanced in this role.

Expiry date: 20/10/2026
Revenue Forecasting & Reporting Manager
Company:
Thames Water
Salary:
£51,000 - £70,000/Year
Job Type:
Job
Location:
Reading