Investment Controller

Investment Controller

Working hours Full time 37 hours per week (flexible working arrangements including part time will be considered)

Permanent

Salary up to £44,750 per year (depending on experience)

Location hybrid working with office location at Pity Me, Durham

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity to join Northumbrian Water’s Project Management Office (PMO) as an Investment Controller.

Reporting to the Investment Planning Lead, the Investment Controller will be responsible for maintaining and developing accurate and timely management information on our Capital Programme (High-Quality Plan).

This will encompass programmes and portfolios, ensuring alignment with reporting expectations. The role involves working with data related to costs, schedules, environmental targets, and benefits while closely collaborating with the Investment Data Analyst and managing key stakeholder expectations.

As a key member of the Programme Management Office and Investment Planning function, the Investment Controller will provide critical insights and recommendations to the Investment Planning Lead and other stakeholders across the organisation.

About you:

If you have experience providing management reporting within a project, programme or PMO environment, we want to hear from you.

You will have demonstrated expertise in data analysis and information management to support senior-level decision-making, and a strong attention to detail, proficiency in report design and presentation, with the ability to communicate findings effectively to varied stakeholders.

You will have a proven track record using PowerBI reporting tools to inform strategic decisions and experience with project tools to ensure delivery within established parameters of time, cost, and quality.

You will have a proven ability to manage and respond to complex challenges in a fast-paced environment and strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing issues.

Here at Northumbrian Water/Essex & Suffolk Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work.

Our colleague network groups include our Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks. They provide a safe space for colleagues from diverse backgrounds, welcoming all colleagues regardless of their personal characteristics to participate in valuable conversation that improves our organisational awareness, understanding and inclusivity.

We encourage and welcome all applications, as we strive to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to having diverse communities represented within all our teams, structures, and organisation. 

Please note this role may require a DBS to be completed prior to employment

NWG are an inclusive employer who support the rehabilitation of offenders, we will not, however consider candidates who have certain unspent convictions to ensure our commitment to fostering a safe and secure working environment for all OR colleagues, suppliers, customers and third parties.

About us:

Here are NWG we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a Great Place to Work, for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer we’re committed to having a diverse community represented across our business.

We’re aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, however if you have some of the skills listed, we'd encourage you to apply

NWG at a glance:

Our purpose at NWG is caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come. We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers.

We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business. Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it.

Our benefits:

We’re a Great Place to Work because of the amazing people who work for us, and to say thank you we offer a range of benefits to colleagues. Our ‘Tap Into’ benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 26 days, plus bank holidays and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. There’s also the option to buy or sell holidays.
• Company pension scheme, where we’ll double match your contributions up to an employer contribution of 10%.
• Free access to local attractions.
• A fantastic discount scheme, with savings on days out, shopping, travel and more.
• Award winning ‘Living Well’ wellbeing support, including access to a digital GP service for you and your family members.
• Support with sustainable travel – through salary sacrifice cars and a cycle to work scheme.
• Financial wellbeing support – access our community savings scheme, financial education and low cost loans through Salary Finance. We also provide 4 x Life Assurance and an Income Protection Scheme.
• Support with your development – we offer a range of development opportunities, can support you through an interest free qualification loan and we’ll even pay for any relevant professional body subscription.