Regulatory Finance Manager (Regulatory Economist)

Shape our future as Regulatory Finance Manager (Regulatory Economist)
This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed finance team within the existing Smart DCC finance organisation. Reporting to the Head of Regulatory Finance and Pricing this role will have staff management responsibility for a Pricing Analyst. The position will be responsible for taking the finance team lead on stakeholder management, pricing and other costs. The role will support on the annual price control submission and development of charging for new services.
This is a varied, interesting and dynamic role offering opportunity to improve ways of working, processes and efficiencies. Ideally suited to an individual with experience of working in a regulated environment, either for a regulator or a regulated organisation (within a regulatory finance or regulatory economics team) coupled with experience of working with financial price control information.

Job title:
Regulatory Finance Manager (Regulatory Economist)

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 we're looking for:

• 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.

About Capita/Smart DCC

Capita is one of the UK's largest providers of technology enabled services. We're supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day, working across a huge range of businesses in both the public and private sectors. Our software is supporting over 1 million children secure a school place each year, our teams are handling more than 100 million customer conversations and our technology is helping London to become a zero-carbon city. We can only create better outcomes with the right people behind us. That's why we encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be themselves and know they're valued for their differences. We're always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can achieve more

At Smart DCC, we're building a smarter Britain. Our wireless network is connecting smart meters to energy suppliers and network operators. We're supporting the move to a low-carbon economy and creating a more sustainable energy supply for the future. Join us and discover better as you create a more connected, greener energy network for the future.

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

You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You'll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

All interviews, assessments and background checks will continue to take place online, to completely remove the need for face-to-face contact. All Capita colleagues who can work from home should do so; and where it is not possible for colleagues to work remotely, we have taken important steps to protect those working from Capita's offices. Social distancing, enhanced hygiene and safety measures are already in place at all Capita locations that are open to protect our colleagues and manage the risk of COVID-19. The welfare of our people is of paramount importance to us, and we're doing everything we can to keep our colleagues and customers safe during this time.

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Location:
London

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent