Financial Regulatory

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. 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 resilience.
Stakeholder management of shareholders, debt investors and banks regarding questions related to financial forecasts.
Costing of capital analysis, including considering the regulatory perspective and future projections of financing costs.
Led strategic creative thinking around ensuring the development of future regulatory approaches is best aligned with the requirements of our customers and shareholders.
Experience in presenting complex regulatory concepts to senior management.
A flexible individual with a strong finance background, for example, accountancy qualified (CCAB) or equivalent.
Vast experience in the development and operation of financial models.
Highly skilled in sophisticated data analysis.
Expert knowledge of Excel and utilisation of the tool for financial modelling.
Influencing skills with individuals at all levels in the business, including senior management.
Excellent communication, relationship management and presentation skills.
This 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.
Competitive salary of up to £120,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
Car Allowance - £5,800.
Annual Bonus.
Private Medical Health Care.
Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
Access 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.
Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
We'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.
Working at Thames Water
Thames 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.
If 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. Come and join the Thames Water family. 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.
Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. Disclaimer: 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.