Regulatory Totex Planning Manager

United Utilities; Lymm; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is looking for a candidate to support regulatory Totex submissions and long-term planning within their annual business process. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. The role is hybrid and offers competitive salary and benefits, including a generous annual leave package and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave (increasing to 30 after four years)

Up to 14% employer pension contributions

10.5% performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare plan

MyGymDiscounts for gym memberships

Employee Assistance Plan

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy are required.
• Ability to thrive in demanding and fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain regulatory Totex planning model.
• Collate Totex inputs from various sources for financial planning.
• Liaise with external auditors to support compliance.
• Provide financial support for regulatory projects.
• Generate management information to drive business improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Advanced Excel capabilities

Strong communication abilities

Education

Degree calibre

Job description

Salary - Competitive Salary

Work Type - Hybrid

Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP

Role Type - Permanent

Employment Type - Full Time

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We've got a lot to offer. You'll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

To support the co-ordination and aggregation of UUW's regulatory Totex submission for the price review and other strategically important regulatory projects such as WRMP, DWMP, WINEP and DWI. To support the creation and embedment of long-term planning into the company annual business plan process, providing meaningful insights into performance against the regulatory framework to inform decision making.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Develop, own and maintain the regulatory Totex planning model, ensuring accurate outputs for strategic regulatory submissions including Price Review, WRMP, DWMP, WINEP and DWI.
• Collate Totex inputs from a wide range of sources, including corporate master systems and individual business unit owners, to support robust financial planning.
• Work collaboratively with business areas to challenge and refine Totex submissions, ensuring they align with organisational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors and assurance providers to support the audit process of regulatory Totex submissions and maintain compliance.
• Provide financial support for ad-hoc and cyclical regulatory projects, including scenario planning and performance analysis to inform decision-making.
• Support long-term planning and continuous improvement, integrating Totex insights into the annual business planning process and generating management information to drive tangible business improvements.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to quickly and effectively assimilate complex data.
• Thrives in demanding and fast-paced environments, handling conflict with professionalism and minimal disruption.
• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including advanced Excel capabilities, and can translate data into actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Builds effective relationships with stakeholders, communicating financial concepts clearly to non-financial audiences and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals.
• Shows a proactive and motivated approach to personal development, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement and contributing to a high-performing finance team.

This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship

Qualifications

• Degree calibre and Financial acumen

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.