Regulatory Finance Analyst

SGN; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy utility company is seeking a Regulatory Finance Analyst in Edinburgh/Farringdon. The role involves gathering and checking data for regulatory submissions, reviewing financial publications, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in data analysis, interpersonal skills, and a degree in Finance, Business, or Economics. The company values diverse experiences and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Qualifications

• Must have experience of data analysis and manipulation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective relationships.
• Strong organizational skills to meet tight deadlines.
• A flexible approach to engage with the larger business.

Responsibilities

• Gather and check data inputs for regulatory submissions.
• Support reviewing Ofgem publications from a financial aspect.
• Identify and raise data gaps with relevant stakeholders.
• Consolidate regional factor information for Ofgem modelling.
• Communicate allowance information for budgeting purposes.

Skills

Data analysis and manipulation techniques

Liaising across departments

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility and willingness to engage

Self-motivated approach

Education

Degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, or Economics

Job description

Regulatory Finance Analyst

Location: Edinburgh / Farringdon

Salary: Personal Contract (Dependent on skills & qualifications)

Reference: REQ5200

Working within SGNs Regulation department, the Regulatory Finance Analyst will be multi-disciplined in supporting both our regulatory reporting requirements as well as supporting ad hoc requirements when required by our regulator.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute:

• Assist in gathering and checking data inputs for regulatory submissions, ensuring consistency, accuracy and clarity.
• Support the review of Ofgem publications from both a financial aspect and alignment with licence conditions.
• Help to identify data gaps or inconsistencies and raise them with relevant stakeholders to support robust regulatory submissions.
• Review and consolidation of regional factor information and the supporting evidence that feeds into normalisation approaches used within Ofgem cost efficiency modelling suite.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders in presenting the allowance information for the purposes of budget setting and ongoing internal benchmarking.

What you will need

• Experience of data analysis and manipulation techniques
• Experience liaising across departments
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop effective working relationships
• Excellent organisational skills to ensure that work is delivered to tight timescales
• A flexible approach and willingness to engage across the wider business
• A highly self-motivated approach with a positive attitude

Additional beneficial skills

• Understanding of the regulatory framework that SGN operates
• Knowledge of the Operational activities within the business
• A degree or equivalent in either Finance, Business or Economics
• Experience working with CBA techniques

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people - particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. You might be just who we're looking for - now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm.

If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.