Reporting and Assurance Manager - #149300

We have an exciting opportunity for a Reporting and Assurance Manager to join our Strategy and Regulation Directorate. This is a pivotal role in ensuring the company's continued excellent track record in regulatory submissions and assurance.

What you'll do

The reporting and assurance manager role is a highly varied position involving interactions with areas all over the business. It's a fantastic role to get an overview of all our key functions and the regulations that govern us and broaden your knowledge of how we operate.

In this role you'll be:

• working closely with the regulatory reporting project manager to lead the delivery of the company's annual performance report, collaborating with colleagues across the business to continue to ensure our reporting is of the highest standard
• establishing governance and assurance arrangements for the annual review and managing the external audit relationship and assurance activities
• developing and implementing the company's approach to assurance of information and data, including for regulatory submissions
• developing and maintaining a log of all companies published reports and submissions to ensure awareness and consistency across the business
• engaging with external stakeholders such as industry groups, Ofwat, and consumer bodies as required
• supporting teams in a project management and governance role within Strategy and Regulation to deliver the strategic planning frameworks (the water resources management plan and drainage and wastewater management plan – WRMP and DWMP) and the business plan.

What you'll need

We're looking for a proactive individual who is able to work collaboratively, at times under pressure.

The essential skills we're looking for are:

• degree level qualification (or equivalent experience)
• highly experienced in managing projects or programmes
• strong project management and organisational skills
• experience in regulatory reporting or assurance, ideally within the utilities or regulated sectors
• excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Experience in delivering internal or external audits would be beneficial.

If you think you might be the right person, please do get in touch. We're happy to have a call before to discuss – contact [email protected]. We're happy to consider part time and flexible working requests.

What you'll receive

• A combined total pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.