Reporting and Data Automation Analyst

Closing Date 2026-03-06 Job Title: Reporting and Data Automation Analyst Location: Durrington, hybrid Contract Type: 12 month fixed term contract Hours: 37 per week Salary: from £40k About The Role Join us as a Reporting and Data Automation Analyst on a 12 month fixed term contract, where you’ll play a central role in ensuring our business meets its regulatory obligations to Ofwat, the Environment Agency, and other key industry bodies. You'll be instrumental in transforming how we manage, automate, and deliver high quality regulatory reporting across the organisation. Working closely with teams in Corporate, Finance, Environmental Compliance, Digital, and Data Governance, you’ll help modernise reporting processes, strengthen data integrity, and support the wider digital transformation of the regulatory function. What You Will Be Responsible For • Prepare and submit statutory and regulatory reports, including support for the Annual Performance Report (APR) and Customer Experience (CMEX). • Ensure compliance with regulatory and other statutory reporting frameworks. • Maintaining a portfolio of reporting and data processing jobs which support business critical outcomes. • Develop automated reporting solutions using Alteryx, Power BI, SQL, Python or RPA tools. • Build dashboards and data pipelines to support real-time monitoring of KPIs. • Maintain audit trails, internal controls, and documentation for all submissions. • Lead collaboration with cross-functional teams to gather, validate, and quality-check data. • Champion data-driven decision-making and support digital transformation initiatives. Additional Requirements • Hybrid working with on-site collaboration days. • No health surveillance required for this role. • Expected to support organisational values around equality, diversity and inclusion. Essential What you’ll bring to the role • Strong experience with tools such as Qlik, Power BI, Excel and Access. • Demonstrable experience in reporting, automation, and solving business problems using data. • Ability to work across multiple projects and manage priorities effectively. • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including requirements gathering and codesign. • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with high attention to detail. • Understanding of data governance, GDPR, and compliance frameworks. Desirable • Experience migrating data to cloud solution, e.g. Azure, Databricks • Experience within utilities or a regulated industry. • Academic qualifications in a STEM field. • Experience mentoring or coaching analysts. Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed. You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation. At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need. If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself) Our Commitment to Diversity We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.