Location flexibility: 3 office days / week – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
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As the lead specialist for work order settlement and capitalisation, you will help ensure financial processes are applied consistently and in line with internal controls, FRS102 regulations and company policies.
You'll play an important role in supporting the accurate transfer of costs between operational and capital expenditure, helping to maintain financial accuracy across the business. Working closely with senior managers and directors, you'll provide guidance, insight, and technical knowledge on financial settlement processes while helping to improve the effectiveness of key systems, including SAP and MARS.
This is a varied role that combines financial governance, data analysis, systems knowledge, stakeholder collaboration and operational support. It's well suited to someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and working with others to deliver positive outcomes.
What You'll Be Doing:
Act as a key adviser for work order settlement, capitalisation, and financial governance across Water and Wastewater operations.
Oversee approximately £25m of annual cost settlements, ensuring alignment with internal controls, FRS102 requirements, and financial policies.
Investigate and resolve SAP and MARS system issues, identifying underlying causes and supporting the implementation of effective, long-term solutions.
Produce analysis, reporting, and financial insights to support informed decision-making at senior management and director level.
Review work orders, accruals, depreciation, and asset costs to ensure appropriate financial treatment and accurate reporting.
Develop and deliver training, coaching, and practical guidance to support compliance and build capability across a wide user community.
Build strong working relationships with operational, finance, and asset management teams, helping to improve processes and enhance ways of working.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial and operational systems, processes, and controls.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship
What You'll Bring:
Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) with strong financial, analytical, and data interpretation skills.
Strong knowledge of capitalisation rules, financial controls, FRS102, and audit requirements.
Advanced SAP and Excel skills, with experience analysing large datasets and interpreting complex financial information.
Good understanding of asset management principles, maintenance activities, and work order settlement processes.
Experience investigating complex issues, identifying root causes, and contributing to process improvements.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels, from operational teams through to directors.
A proactive and customer-focused approach, with the ability to prioritise workload, provide constructive input, and work collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes.
This role requires regular regional travel and therefore, a full UK driving licence is required.
What We Offer:
A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
Best Doctors
Salary Finance
Wealth at Work courses
Deals and discounts
EVolve Car Scheme
Employee Assistance Plan
Mental health first aiders
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Enhanced parental leave schemes
Salary - 51,233 Work Type - Onsite Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37 hours per week
United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.
We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.
We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.
We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.
Working at United Utilities
3 office days / week – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
A little flex time
Company employees:
7,500
Gender diversity (m:f):
65:35
Hiring in countries
United Kingdom
Office Locations
Company benefits
26 days annual leave + bank holidays
Annual bonus – Bonus levels vary depending on your role grade
Buy or sell annual leave – Buy or sell up to 5 days per year
Death in service – covered for 4 times pensionable earnings
Cinema discounts
Employee recognition scheme – Colleague led recognition scheme with monthly winners
Cycle to work scheme
Dental coverage
Collaboration spaces
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Employee assistance programme
Enhanced maternity leave – Up to 26 weeks leave at full pay
Enhanced pension match/contribution – Up to 21% combined contributions
Enhanced sick days
Ergonomic workstations
Faith rooms
Family health insurance
Further education support – Ongoing learning opportunities through apprenticeships and vocational training
Gym membership – On-site gym at our head office & discounts on local gyms for those not based there
Health cash plan
Health insurance
In house training
Mental health days – 1 wellbeing day per year (in addition to annual leave)
Mental health first aiders
Compassionate leave
Enhanced paternity leave – Up to 4 weeks leave at full pay
Mental health platform access – Offering mental health consultations, health checks, digital fitness resources, and wellbeing support.
On-site gym
Open to compressed hours
Open to part time work for some roles
Adoption leave
Private GP service – via our virtual GP - available to you and your loved ones
Professional subscriptions
Referral bonus – of £500
Neonatal leave
Reservist leave – Reservists/Army Reserve with 6 months service are entitled to 10 days paid leave per year to attend the annual training camp.
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