Regulatory Analyst; Outcomes

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City:
Cardiff

Address:
Cardiff, Wales, GB, CF3 0LT

Work Type Permanent

Job Function Finance

Salary Range £42,786.00-£48,912.00

Closing Date 23:59 on 01 November 2026

South East Hub (Cardiff or Newport Office)

As a key member of the regulatory accounting team, you will fulfil a unique role as the sole in-house expert on regulatory capital investments and have an in-depth knowledge of Ofwat’s Regulatory Accounting Guidelines and provide expert advice when required to internal and external stakeholders.

You will have sole responsibility for the completion and monitoring of all aspects of regulatory capital reporting, including but not limited to Ofwat’s Annual Performance Report. This will require planning and completing the work with minimal supervision.

You will be responsible for:

• Prepare, validate and submit regulatory reports, datasets and supporting evidence.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements, performance commitments and price control obligations.
• Analyse regulatory data to identify trends, risks, issues and opportunities, supporting clear recommendations.
• Provide regulatory and analytical support across the business, including interpreting requirements.
• Produce clear, high-quality briefing papers and reports.
• Support internal assurance checks and preparation for external assurance and audit.
• Build positive working relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders, including regulators.

The following are essential requirements for the recruitment of the role:

Qualifications

Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. economics, engineering, environmental science, accounting, mathematics, finance, or similar), or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience

Experience gathering, validating and analysing complex datasets to support regulatory submissions or business decisions.

Experience preparing or contributing to formal reports, statements or evidence packs for regulators or internal governance groups.

Experience collaborating with data owners, operational teams and subject‑matter experts to improve data quality and reporting processes.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interrogate, interpret and reconcile data from multiple systems.

Clear written communication skills, capable of producing concise analysis, commentary and supporting documentation.

High attention to detail with awareness of data quality, audit requirements and governance standards.

Ability to build effective working relationships across different business areas.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines during regulatory cycles.

Ability to support colleagues with guidance on data definitions, reporting standards and regulatory expectations.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact S

Please note, we may close this role sooner if required. We may also extend the original closing date depending on interest.

Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references, post offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business. For some roles there may be additional checks and security clearance required, and this offer is subject all checks being satisfied. You will receive further information on how to complete these checks via email once you have accepted this offer.

As well as a market competitive salary, 34 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays), we offer a range of employee benefits and rewards including:

• Variable pay schemes (your salary will always stay the same, but depending on the performance of the company you could receive…