Business Planning Lead - 014196

Business Planning Lead
Duration - 12 Months
Location - Warwick
Summary
My high-profile utilities client is looking for a Business Planning Lead to join their team based at their Warwick offices on a hybrid basis (2 days a week on site) on an initial 12-month contract with chance of extensions.
The Business Planning Lead plays a crucial role in orchestrating data-driven Business Planning for AO, ensuring effective collaboration among stakeholders, and analysing and justifying costs for comprehensive and accurate business plans.
To develop a plan that not only reflects AO requirements but also incorporates the deliverability outcomes and aligned with regional/site strategies, ASTI, NOA, key customer connections, critical asset health work necessary to meet net zero.
Key Responsibilities of Business Planning Lead:
1. Data Gathering and Business Plan Creation:
* Support the coordination of the gathering of data for Business Planning purposes.
* Collate and manage comprehensive business plans for the department.
* Working with stakeholders to establish a traceable data set which provides internal and external transparency and understanding
2. Plan Tracking and Management:
* Monitor and track changes to the business plan from its initial position.
* Understand the outcomes delivered by the business plan
3. Stakeholder Collaboration:
* Work collaboratively with departmental stakeholders, including finance, PCR team, and other relevant functions.
* Facilitate communication and collaboration to develop business plans and regulatory submissions.
4. Reporting and Approval:
* Generate reporting packs summarizing business plans for presentation to the Executive team.
* Provide expertise and detailed knowledge of the business plan and support approval and sign-off process.
5. Cost Analysis and Justification:
* Work with the Cost Analyst to understand AO cost and provide challenge
The goal is to develop a comprehensive, robust, and fully populated business plan ensuring the plan is not only well-documented but also easily traceable and linked to supporting data. By fostering efficient linkage between documentation and data submissions, we seek to enhance transparency, accuracy, and accessibility, ultimately facilitating informed decision-making and regulatory compliance.
OFGEM interactions - representing the NGET AO at cross industry workshops for submission establishing a transparent and cooperative relationship to support the long-term success of the business
Knowledge, Experience and Technical Know How
* Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks in T2 and future proposals
* Proficient knowledge of data and systems managing Investment and Operating costs data
* Expert analytical and data management skills
* Proficient technical knowledge of the Electricity Transmission System and the constituent assets
* Skilled at stakeholder engagement and presenting to audiences
* Expert at producing performance reports, and creating information and metrics to support visual management
* An appetite for continuous improvement in relation to personal development
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