Principal Corporate Finance Advisor

Principal Corporate Finance Advisor – DebtJoin to apply for the Principal Corporate Finance Advisor – Debt role at Ofgem.We’re looking for someone with extensive debt and financing experience, ideally from a financial institution or regulatory background, and a deep understanding of debt products, credit ratings and capital structures.About the roleDo you want to play a leading role in safeguarding the financial stability of the UK’s energy system? Ofgem is seeking a Principal Corporate Financial Advisor – Debt to shape the investment and financing strategies that underpin the energy sector’s transition to Net Zero.We offer a 12‑month fixed‑term contract (maternity cover) with the chance to lead significant, high‑profile financial work in the energy sector. You’ll be based in one of our core offices – London, Glasgow or Cardiff – and work with a hybrid arrangement, currently one day a week in office (≈20% of the month). The role includes opportunities for job‑shares and flexible arrangements.In this pivotal position, you’ll lead debt advisory across all of Ofgem, from network regulation and the retail sector to newer areas such as nuclear, carbon capture and storage (CCUS). You’ll support major strategic initiatives, provide expert advice on financing models, engage with rating agencies and City analysts, and play a central role in credit risk assessments and financial resilience policy.You’ll help refine the Price Control Financial Model, lead external advisory projects and shape high‑level strategy through policy advice to senior leaders and the board.PurposeLead Ofgem’s debt advisory work across all areas of the organisation, providing outstanding finance and credit risk advice to policy and other teams.Provide thought leadership on key debt and finance ability issues for Ofgem, including input into Ofgem’s financial resilience work across the organisation.Be the focal point and expert in a multi‑disciplinary team in the context of operating in a Professions and Flexible Resourcing model.Plan, oversee and deliver a set of work deliverables on time and to a high standard through effective project management and support of multidisciplinary team members.Using your expertise, provide inclusive knowledge sharing, support and development that demonstrate commitment to Ofgem values.Key ResponsibilitiesTo support the team deliverables, that utilise your expertise to ensure successful outcomes across team members and collaborating teams.Provide clear and transparent work objectives, milestones and success metrics in your area of expertise to oversee and co‑ordinate successful team outcomes.Collaborate closely with other teams to manage interdependencies, risks and resourcing to support portfolio delivery.Where required, be jointly responsible with the PDL on welfare and pastoral care of all colleagues.Demonstrate effective diversity and inclusive team management within your team and the wider organisation.Key Outputs and DeliverablesLead on debt advisory across Ofgem, including on network price controls, the retail sector, and new sectors such as regulated nuclear and CCUS. Lead regular engagement with rating agencies and City analysts.Provide expert analysis relating to financing required to support the development of competitive regimes for offshore and onshore transmission and other discrete infrastructure projects and for new retail financing models.Be the focal point for technical advice in Ofgem relating to cost of debt, derivatives, gearing, rating agencies, finance ability.Support Regulatory Finance in its work on financial resilience and credit assessments of all companies in the GB energy sector.Support investor relations team, external regulator liaison and the CEO Private Office as appropriate in their communications with external stakeholders.Work with modelling team to refine Price Control Financial Model and other models to correctly implement policies and to answer stakeholder queries.Procure and manage projects delivered by external advisors and consultants.Write policy documents on debt and financing issues and general Regulatory Finance issues to inform senior management, GEMA committee and other parties as necessary.Support the development of a high‑performing team based on effective resource management, ongoing support and professional developmentProvide expert debt and financing guidance to help team members deliver, by building supportive, inclusive team environment based on trust‑based relationships, transparency and inclusivity.Take ownership for own continued expert development and other team members’ professional development relating to cost of capital by:Identifying your own continued professional development.Providing ongoing coaching and identification of development opportunities.Provide advice and support for those Regulatory Finance colleagues who are pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst qualification.Person SpecificationPlease ensure you demonstrate clearly within your personal statement how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria below (not more than 1250 words).In the event of receiving a large number of applications an initial sift may take place on just the identified lead criteria indicated below.ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:Have extensive debt and financing experience gained primarily through a financial institution or regulatory background, including a strong understanding of debt products, knowledge of credit market pricing and ratings agency methodologies.Have significant finance or commercial experience, that can be demonstrated by proven record of high performance and substantial achievements in past positions.Extensive experience working collaboratively with diverse teams.Ability to process and communicate complex information and data to a wide range of stakeholders.DESIRABLEUnderstanding of economic regulation, particularly in the utilities sector.Understanding of financial modelling.BenefitsAlongside your salary of £61,446, Ofgem contributes £17,800 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. You’ll receive: 30 days annual leave after 2 years; excellent training and development opportunities; hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office); flexible working hours; family‑friendly policies.Ofgem offers a competitive benefits package including a generous Civil Service pension and other benefits such as clean, bright offices, engaged networks and teams, and the opportunity to contribute to achieving a Net Zero energy system by 2050.Application deadlineApply before 11:55 pm on Monday 24th November 2025.Other informationSeniority level: Mid‑Senior level.Employment type: Full‑time.Job function: Finance.Industries: Utilities.ApplyPress the ‘Apply now’ button to complete personal details, career history and qualifications. You will then provide a 1250‑word ‘personal statement’ evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile.Sign in to set job alerts for “Corporate Finance Advisor” roles. 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