Head of Financial & Regulatory Modelling
hace 18 días
Reading
This is a rewarding opportunity to play an integral role in making critical strategic decisions for one of the UK’s largest infrastructure businesses. As one of the largest corporate bond issuers in the UK and with a shareholder group formed of large international pension funds and sovereign wealth funds, this is also an opportunity to engage with a truly diverse range of stakeholders, including regulators, rating agencies and investors.\n\nWhat you'll be doing as Head of Financial & Regulatory Modelling\nThis is a unique opportunity to analyse the key financial drivers of the company, understanding and optimising outcomes for shareholders, customers, debt investors, and regulators. As well as giving a holistic view of the company, this role is unique in its broad scope of skills, requiring technical ability, conceptual thinking, influencing and communication skills.\n\nKey accountabilities will incorporate:\nResponsibility for financial and regulatory modelling at Thames Water.\nYou will be the senior contact for Ofwat engagement regarding financial model development and population.\nLeading the development of financial models to incorporate rating agency methodologies.\nHeading up the engagement with the Business Planning team and wider business to ensure an appropriate planning approach.\nLeading risk/sensitivity analysis using financial models to understand risks and financial resilience.\nStakeholder management of shareholders, debt investors and banks regarding questions related to financial forecasts.\nCosting of capital analysis, including considering the regulatory perspective and future projections of financing costs.\nReview, analyse and challenge Ofwat's determinations.\nLed strategic creative thinking around ensuring the development of future regulatory approaches is best aligned with the requirements of our customers and shareholders.What you should bring to the role?\n\nExperience in presenting complex regulatory concepts to senior management.\nA flexible individual with a strong finance background, for example, accountancy qualified (CCAB) or equivalent.\nVast experience in the development and operation of financial models.\nHighly skilled in sophisticated data analysis.\nAbility to think critically and commercially, with high attention to detail, to assess business issues and opportunities.\nExpert knowledge of Excel and utilisation of the tool for financial modelling.\nStrong experience working within the utilities sector or another regulated environment.\nGood understanding of corporate finance principles.\nInfluencing skills with individuals at all levels in the business, including senior management.\nExcellent communication, relationship management and presentation skills.\nHigh level of business awareness.\nEnthusiastic and proactive approach.What's in it for you?\nThis is an exciting time to join Thames Water as we continue to deliver on our turnaround plan, offering the opportunity to become part of our strategic journey.\nCompetitive salary of up to £120,000 per annum, depending on experience.\nAnnual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) \nCar Allowance - £5,800.\nAnnual Bonus.\nPrivate Medical Health Care.\nContributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.\nPersonal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.\nAccess to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.\nPerformance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)\n\nWho are we?\nWe’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. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.\n\nLearn more about our purpose and values\n\nWorking at Thames Water\nThames 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.\n\nIf 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. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.\n\nReal purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.\n\nWe’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.\n\nWhen 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. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.\n\nDisclaimer: 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