Head of Financial & Regulatory Modelling

Pertemps Thames Water; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK infrastructure company is seeking a Head of Financial & Regulatory Modelling to take an integral role in strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial modelling, stakeholder communication, and regulatory engagement with Ofwat. This unique opportunity requires a blend of technical ability, conceptual thinking, and strong communication skills. A rewarding career awaits for those who can thrive in managing complex financial analyses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial modelling, particularly in regulatory contexts.
• Ability to engage with regulatory bodies and stakeholders effectively.
• Strong analytical skills to conduct risk/sensitivity analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze key financial drivers of the company.
• Lead the development of financial models for stakeholder engagement.
• Engage with Ofwat on financial model development.
• Collaborate with Business Planning team for strategic approaches.

Skills

Technical ability

Conceptual thinking

Influencing skills

Communication skills

Job description

This is a rewarding opportunity to play an integral role in making critical strategic decisions for one of the UKs 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.

What you'll be doing as Head of Financial & Regulatory Modelling

This 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.

Key accountabilities will incorporate :

• Responsibility for financial and regulatory modelling at Thames Water.
• You will be the senior contact for Ofwat engagement regarding financial model development and population.
• Leading the development of financial models to incorporate rating agency methodologies.
• Heading up the engagement with the Business Planning team and wider business to ensure an appropriate planning approach.

Leading risk / sensitivity analysis using financial models to understand risks and financial resil...