Portfolio Revenue & Debt Data Analyst in Swindon

Thames Water is looking for a skilled and driven Portfolio Revenue & Debt Data Analyst to join our dynamic Credit Risk team. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of revenue and debt analytics, helping to shape smarter collections strategies, reduce bad debt, and improve customer outcomes. As part of a priority investment area, you’ll play a key role in transforming how we use data—working closely with senior stakeholders, digital teams, and data owners to deliver best-in-class portfolio management.

What you'll be doing as a Portfolio Revenue & Debt Data Analyst

• Lead deep-dive analysis into customer portfolio trends, deliver actionable insights, and support the transition to our enterprise data lake.
• Develop and maintain SQL-based reporting solutions to drive actionable insights.
• Collaborate with the Credit Reporting & Insight team to ensure analytics meet business needs.
• Partner with the Digital Team to align data governance and infrastructure.
• Work with the Income Leadership Team to shape strategy and support decision-making.
• Champion a culture of data-driven thinking across the Income function.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct root cause analysis of debt accumulation trends.
• Deliver insights that support bad debt reduction and collections strategy.
• Lead analytical projects and manage stakeholder engagement.
• Support the migration to a data lake environment, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
• Create scalable, efficient SQL code and reporting frameworks.
• Embed analytics into strategic decision-making across the business.

What you should bring to the role

• Proficiency in writing SQL queries to extract, join, and transform large datasets for MI/reporting and predictive modelling.
• Experience contributing to bad debt reduction, collections strategy, credit risk decisioning, or profit & loss impact through data-driven insight.
• Experience leading analytical projects and managing stakeholders.
• Proven experience in credit risk analytics, debt management, or financial modelling.
• Strong SQL skills for querying, reporting, and optimisation.
• Ability to translate complex analysis into clear recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure Data Lake, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, or similar.
• A passion for continuous improvement and data-led transformation.
• Experience migrating from traditional databases to data lake architecture.
• Background in Utilities or Financial Services.
• Exposure to SAP or DM9 environments.
• Knowledge of predictive modelling techniques relevant to credit risk.

Location

Hybrid – Walnut Court – SN2 8BN

Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Application Requirement

All applicants must include a covering letter describing a time when you added specific value to a project through your analysis, inclusive of the metrics impacted and the results delivered.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way.

Why choose us?

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience.

Disclaimer

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.