Econometric Manager

We are recruiting for an Econometric Manager within the regulatory finance team, reporting to the Regulatory Finance Manager. The Econometric Manager role is a critical component of securing the best outcome for the next price control review. The responsibilityof managing the internal review of the benchmark modelling will require high-quality assessment of the regulatory benchmarking models, extensive engagement both internally and externally to inform detailed analysis and to secure a better financial outcome.

We are looking for a self-motivated and inquisitive individual who is able to provide comprehensive understanding, challenge and determine alternative solutions for the regulatory benchmark modelling. The individual must demonstrate an acute attention todetail, timely and effective challenge of the regulatory benchmarking models.

key responsibilities will include;
- The primary point of engagement with the regulators on econometric analysis for benchmarking gas networks’ cost efficiency, developing and communicating SGN’s position on complex topics in a compelling manner.
- Managing the corporate benchmarking process. This will require a detailed understanding of the business and using that understanding to inform modelling decisions, interpreting results and delivering actionable management insights.
- Identify key sensitivities that have a material impact on SGN’s financial position, and gathering a robust evidence base that supports a better outcome.
- Evaluating the approaches, or expected approaches, of other networks and how they may impact the modelling outcomes and SGN’s financial position.
- Providing assurance on the accuracy of all modelling outputs produced both internally and shared by third parties.
- Organising, managing and motivating a small team

THE ROLE

We are recruiting for an Econometric Manager within the regulatory finance team, reporting to the Regulatory Finance Manager. The Econometric Manager role is a critical component of securing the best outcome for the next price control review. The responsibilityof managing the internal review of the benchmark modelling will require high-quality assessment of the regulatory benchmarking models, extensive engagement both internally and externally to inform detailed analysis and to secure a better financial outcome.

We are looking for a self-motivated and inquisitive individual who is able to provide comprehensive understanding, challenge and determine alternative solutions for the regulatory benchmark modelling. The individual must demonstrate an acute attention todetail, timely and effective challenge of the regulatory benchmarking models.

Key responsibilities will include;
- The primary point of engagement with the regulators on econometric analysis for benchmarking gas networks’ cost efficiency, developing and communicating SGN’s position on complex topics in a compelling manner.
- Managing the corporate benchmarking process. This will require a detailed understanding of the business and using that understanding to inform modelling decisions, interpreting results and delivering actionable management insights.
- Identify key sensitivities that have a material impact on SGN’s financial position, and gathering a robust evidence base that supports a better outcome.
- Evaluating the approaches, or expected approaches, of other networks and how they may impact the modelling outcomes and SGN’s financial position.
- Providing assurance on the accuracy of all modelling outputs produced both internally and shared by third parties.
- Organising, managing and motivating a small team

CULTURE/BENEFITS

This role will offer plenty of genuine learning and development opportunities, as well as a competitive salary with company benefits including retail & leisure discounts, HolidayPlus & Cycle2work schemes, gym & mobile discounts, a pension scheme, and more.

Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is something we pride ourselves on at SGN. We want our workplace to be an innovative and inclusive place to work, where every single person feels empowered to achieve professional success.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Excellent analytical skills and expert knowledge in statistical techniques as applied to benchmarking
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage a highly pressured programme
- The ability to build a good understanding of the SGN business to be able to interpret the outputs of the modelling and provide instruction of ways forward in terms of alternative modelling parameters
- The ability to communicate complex topics to a lay audience
- Be able to coordinate and effectively communicate with working groups internally and externally to the business and effectively manage the benchmarking process
- Ability to focus and to reprioritise requirements as new information comes forward
- Strong time-management skills and prioritisation
- Advanced Microsoft excel skills and ideally an understanding of Stata modelling software

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WHO WE ARE

We’re on a journey to transform the future of gas and we think outside the box - futuristic technologies and robotics are leading our innovation. Keeping our customers safe and warm is what we do but beyond that, we want to make the world a better place,which is why we’re passionate about helping in our communities, reducing our carbon footprint and driving innovation in our industry.

At SGN, we strive to sustain our world through managing the network that distributes natural and green gas across the south of England and Scotland. We have an important responsibility to keep the gas flowing to 5.9 million homes and businesses. Your workdirectly impacts SGNs commitments to keeping our customers’ homes and businesses safe.