Pricing & Tariffs Analyst

About the role: Operating as a key player in the economic regulation team, provide high-quality pricing and tariff advice and general regulatory analysis. Provide high-quality pricing and tariff advice and analysis and communicate key findings to a wide range of audiences including senior managers and Executive Teams. Develop and maintain detailed tariff models and work with finance on the development of cost to serve models to support tariff setting. Ensure models have suitable assurance. Develop external networks to influence the development of pricing and tariff issues for the benefit of the business and its customers. Draft responses to Ofwat consultations on pricing and tariff issues. Develop a regulated tariff strategy for retail and wholesale businesses for approval by Board. Liaise with Ofwat, business units and external affairs in the production of published tariffs. Provide expert advice and analysis on pricing and tariff issues to contribute to the development of strategy and tactics for review of price controls. Key Accountabilities: Degree level qualification in the analytical subject, preferably economics or mathematics Good understanding of pricing and tariff issues Strong influencing & communication skills (written and oral) Ability to think outside the box High-level competencies in analytical, conceptual & strategic thinking, order and quality, change orientation and team working. Strong skill level in Microsoft Excel. What’s in it for you: Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you money off in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service plus much more, including our refer-a-friend bonus, where you can receive up to £1,000 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company. We’re also proud to be here for our local community, offering all of our teams two days paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities. About us: Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by supplying 2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes. As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That’s why, at Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We’re passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future. We’re also turning waste into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We’re reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We’re using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world’s poorest communities. Together, we’re building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet. Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with award-winning mental health and well-being strategy.