Job Description

What you’ll be doing:

We’re supporting our clients as they adapt to a new world in the wake of COVID-19. We’re now recruiting for roles which will help our clients to deliver vital services and to resume business wherever possible.

• Responsible for elements of the financial data included in the annual price control submission to the regulator (a key licence obligation). This involves processing, querying, mapping and analysing data throughout the year.
• To be responsible for finance stakeholder engagement, with a clear focus on improving customer satisfaction. This should primarily be delivered through content management for quarterly customer briefings, as well as leading on direct engagement with customers and other stakeholders such as BEIS, Ofgem, Alt HAN and SECCo on finance matters
• To be responsible for the production and development of the charging statement (including indicative budgets)
• To be responsible for the review and/or development of DCC charges for core services, through the annual charging methodology review
• To be responsible for the management and reporting of other costs to senior management such as prudent estimate, margin, pass-through costs
• To have line management and development responsibility of the Pricing Analyst including objective setting and performance reviews, attendance and wellbeing.
• To support in the development of charging frameworks for new services as/when they may be launched by DCC
• Commit to continuous improvement of processes and the introduction of best practice
• To research, develop and present proposals for change to senior management, where necessary, for change and manage the implementation where approved.
• Provide support to the business to identify and resolve regulatory finance issues to reduce potential risk.

What’s in it for you?

• Genuine scope for development and progression
• A competitive basic salary
• Car allowance and bonus
• 25 days Holiday with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Educated to degree level, preferably in economics, finance or similar Experience in working in a regulated environment (either for a regulator or a regulated organisation within a regulatory finance or regulatory economics team) Experience in working with financial price control information Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, generally numerate with the ability to complete analysis, evaluate these and present findings to colleagues. Strong management and leadership skills, demonstrated through line management experience Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders e.g. regulators, government, auditors etc Ability to communicate complex issues concisely, both verbally and in writing Able to demonstrate flexibility and resilience to work in a dynamic organisation where priorities may change at short notice Ability to think innovatively and strategically about new ways of working Proactive in resolving issues or promoting best practice Highly organised, self-starter who takes initiative. Excellent decision-making skills Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify problems and formulate a dynamic resolution. Project management skills desirable, but not essential.