Infrastructure Corporate Finance Lead

Join Ofwat's Major Projects and Markets Directorate as a Principal Infrastructure Corporate Finance Lead!

About Us

We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Our work has genuine significance - no other organisation does the work we do. It's unique and meaningful: keeping our water flowing; ensuring water bills don't cost a penny more than needed; holding water companies to account. Come and work at the source of everyday life.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Corporate Finance Lead to join our growing Major Projects Team. We are a multidisciplinary team that has a wide remit, working with the industry on some of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects the sector has seen in over thirty years, ranging between several hundred million pounds to several billion pounds. Our aim is to ensure companies are developing and delivering them in a timely and efficient manner, while protecting customers and the environment.

You will play a key role in not only delivering Ofwat's strategy, but also in the development of our approach to the delivery of major infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on corporate or project finance. You will be proactive and respond flexibly to the needs of the organisation by facilitating the development and delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across England and Wales. You will bring together various advisory services to identify opportunities, and build strong relationships with key external players in the sector. Working closely with Ofwat's Major Projects and Markets directorate and the wider organisation, you will uphold high standards of delivery and collaborate with water and wastewater companies to ensure the delivery of best value for customers.

This is a unique, once-in-a-career opportunity for someone with experience in corporate finance for infrastructure projects or project finance. You will have the chance to work on some of the most important capital projects in the water sector and gain valuable experience in new delivery models. Your input will be crucial to these exciting projects and the accompanying policy issues. These projects are vital to meeting the current and future needs of customers, and you will have a direct impact on ensuring companies deliver for their customers. By contributing to these projects, you will help create a legacy for customers across England and Wales for generations to come.

About You

Experience, skills and knowledge:

• A professional qualification in a finance discipline (CFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or ACT) or equivalent experience.
• Experience and/or extensive knowledge of project finance, major infrastructure project financing, or corporate finance, obtained through work in, but not limited to, banking, government, public, and regulated sectors (such as water, energy, rail, or other economic and social infrastructure).
• Understanding of company and group structures, how companies raise finance, the types of finance that are available to them and the relevant commercial issues.
• Ability to analyse and challenge financial data (from e.g. companies, financial strategies, structures and policy frameworks), while assessing value for money.
• Ability to draw conclusions and present evidence-based decisions and solutions.
• Experience of building and maintaining constructive working relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively to deliver desired outcomes.
• Ability to effectively plan, prioritise and deliver programmes of work and/or projects, both directly and by managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to communicate complex analysis to non-technical audiences.

Attributes:

• Building Trust
• Making Relationships Count
• Adaptable thinker
• Creates Clarity
• Delivers Outcomes

Why Join Us:

• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to our purpose to drive water companies to deliver more for customers and the environment.
• Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile working and a culture of trust, flexibility, and collaboration.
• Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with meaningful collaboration in our London or Birmingham offices.

Other Benefits:

• Excellent employer pension contribution of over 28%
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave.
• Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership.
• Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Up to 3 volunteering days per year.
• Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work.
• Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life

To read more about the role and selection process, please follow the link to apply.

Applications Deadline: 23.55 9 March 2025.