Senior Energy Analyst

Senior Energy Analyst (Billing) We have an exciting opportunity for an Senior Energy Analyst (Billing) to join the Energy Team and make a positive impact right across the Yorkshire Water business. Benefits Salary from £42,007 - £52,508 per annum, depending on experience Annual performance related bonus Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) Development opportunities in line with the Senior Energy Analyst (Billing) progression plan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover Retail savings scheme Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more Location: Bradford – Leeds /Yorkshire – Hybrid Working (a mix of office and home working). Our offices are based in Bradford but we’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future. Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday between the working window of 8:00 am‑6:00 pm. What we do Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Where you fit in – The Energy Team sits within the wider commercial team and manages some of the largest areas of operating expenditure across the business. The Senior Energy Analyst (Billing) will be responsible for the monthly billing of our electricity and gas supplies (worth £120 million annually) over 4,500 sites every month. Utilising an understanding of energy industry regulation and flexible supply contracts, the Senior Energy Analyst (Billing) will be an experienced billing manager, ensuring accurate and timely billing and payments to suppliers. They will support the business in driving continual improvement in reflecting industry best practice, reducing organisational risk. This important role will interface closely with a number of internal business areas, particularly Finance and with key industry stakeholders including energy suppliers, TPI’s, MOP’s, DNO’s, and regulatory bodies including Ofgem and Ofwat. Key responsibilities include the following – Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimise & ensure continuity of service Build and maintain relationships with YW Finance to improve service delivery and aid effective payment of bills & issue resolution Manage & optimise monthly billing process including validation, authorisation and payment processing of EDI’s and paper bills Evaluate contract pricing mechanisms relating to flexible electricity supply to ensure billing accuracy Support site investigations on queries & suspended accounts, non-commodity charges, settlement, AMR Oversee meter query faults process in relation to Billing and Accruals Manage process for billing new sites, COT’s, closed sites and update Energy Management System accordingly. Feed into Accruals and Business Planning activity accordingly Support Accruals process for debt, unbilled, faults & misc. charges Checking and approving energy payments based on data received within prescribed financial limits Manage the tariffs, contracts, budgets and energy data within the Energy Management system ensuring the quality and accuracy of the data What skills and qualifications you will need – Previous experience within the energy and utilities industry and working with energy suppliers. Previous experience in Water Industry desirable Billing management experience over a large number of supplies and validating flexible electricity contract mechanisms Proficiency with operation and configuration of Energy Management Systems Experience of meter management activities, industry standards, flows and MOP contracts Previous experience of working with Energy Brokers (TPI’s) would be an advantage Excellent IT, data management and reporting skills, proficient user of all MS Office Applications Strong organisational skills, the ability to manage and organise heavy workloads, prioritising relevant business needs. Good attention to detail Analytical and problem‑solving skills Excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to understand and liaise with others, this could be colleagues, managers and external contractors Able to be resilient under pressure and be self‑reliant with a personal drive for continuous development, demonstrating a strong customer service ethos We embrace a flexible working model, where our hybrid setup typically requires an average of 1‑2 days in the office per week. This could be slightly more when collaborative efforts, training or meeting deadlines demand it. For those who prefer to work on‑site, our office is open Monday‑Friday during working hours. If you’re an experienced energy billing manager and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. Please complete the online application process and submit a covering letter and CV outlining your suitability for the role. Recruitment Process. Closing date – 4th January 2026. Interviews will be held throughout late December and into January 2026. We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter‑Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr