Upstream Business Analyst

As an Upstream Business Analyst, you will support the development and delivery of strategic water initiatives, helping to drive business planning, regulatory reporting, performance management and asset strategy development.

Working with a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation, you'll provide valuable insight, analysis and technical expertise to ensure the successful delivery of business objectives and regulatory commitments.

• Support horizon scanning activities by identifying, analysing and communicating emerging risks, opportunities and industry drivers.
• Assist in developing, maintaining and embedding water strategies across the business.
• Help integrate strategic plans into key business frameworks including drought planning, Water Resources Management Plans (WRMP) and future business plan submissions.

• Support the development and delivery of Price Review Business Plan submissions.
• Coordinate contributions from multiple stakeholders and ensure high-quality content management and assurance.
• Analyse data to support performance commitments and cost adjustment claims.
• Contribute to preparations for industry and national meetings.

• Support the development, governance and tracking of Price Control Deliverables (PCDs).
• Provide technical support across asset planning, risk assessment and investment decision-making activities.
• Support regulatory performance reporting processes and ensure compliance with reporting methodologies.
• Act as a subject matter expert for relevant performance measures and Outcome Delivery Incentives (ODIs).

• Analyse complex data sets to identify trends, insights and opportunities.
• Produce high-quality reports, dashboards and visualisations to support business decisions.
• Maintain robust audit trails and reporting documentation.
• Provide timely operational, strategic and performance information to stakeholders.

• Build strong relationships across the business and with external partners.
• Influence decision-making through effective communication of complex technical information.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver strategic objectives.

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience in a technical, engineering, numerate or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of upstream water assets, operations, asset management and business planning.
• Excellent analytical, data interpretation and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn complex information into actionable insights.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency across the Microsoft 365 suite.
• Experience in performance reporting, business planning and regulatory environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence and engage technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate cross-functional activities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Experience with Power BI, GIS, SQL, Exasol or other data visualisation and analytics tools would be advantageous.

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• My Gym Discounts  - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• Share Buy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

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