Senior Energy Analyst

Description

Manage process for billing new sites, COT’s, closed sites and update Energy Management System accordingly. Feed into Accruals and Business Planning activity accordingly

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 practise, reducing organisational risk.

Manage & optimize monthly billing process including validation, authorisation and payment processing of Edi’s and paper bills

Oversee Meter query faults process in relation to Billing and Accruals

Manage the tariffs, contracts, budgets and energy data within the Energy Management system ensuring the quality and accuracy of the data

Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimise & ensure continuity of service

Support Accruals process for debt, unbilled, faults & misc. charges

Evaluate contract pricing mechanisms relating to flexible electricity supply to ensure billing accuracy

Checking and approving energy payments based on data received within prescribed financial limits

Build and maintain relationships with YW Finance to improve service delivery and aid effective payment of bills & issue resolution

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 £120m annually) over 4,500 sites every month.

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.

Support site investigations on queries & suspended accounts, non-commodity charges, settlement, AMR

Requirements

Previous experience of working with Energy Brokers (TPI’s) would be an advantage

Billing management experience over a large number of supplies and validating flexible electricity contract mechanisms

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.

Experience of meter management activities, industry standards, flows and MOP contracts

Excellent IT, data management and reporting skills, proficient user of all MS Office Applications

Able to be resilient under pressure and be self-reliant with a personal drive for continuous development, demonstrating a strong customer service ethos

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to understand and liaise with others, this could be colleagues, managers and external contractors

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 for you.

Strong organisational skills, the ability to manage and organise heavy workloads, prioritising relevant business needs. Good attention to detail

Proficiency with operation and configuration of Energy Management Systems

Previous experience within the energy and utilities industry and working with energy suppliers. Previous experience in Water Industry desirable

Benefits

Retail savings scheme

We offer a salary from £42,007 - £52,508 per annum, depending on experience

A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover

Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)

Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!

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.

Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary

Development opportunities in line with the Senior Energy Analyst (Billing) progression plan

Annual performance related bonus

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance