Governance and Controls Analyst

Job Description

We are Centrica! We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - we’re powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.

Your work here isn’t just a job – it’s a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future.

Compliance Auditor - Governance and Controls

Permanent - Full time

Location

With our Flexible First working arrangements we empower our colleagues to work in a way that best suits them – meaning location doesn’t need to be a barrier. This role will be primarily Homebased working form our Windsor office as and when required, there will also be occasional travel to Leicester required.

We understand that the normal 9 to 5 doesn’t suit everyone, which is why we are more than happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Whether you need to adjust your hours to better fit your lifestyle or have specific needs that require a unique schedule, we're here to accommodate. Let's work together to find a solution that benefits both you and the team.

Package

A competitive salary + annual bonus, healthcare, pension, 25 days annual leave 8 public holidays and the opportunity to buy 5 extra days holiday, energy discounts and shares options plus much more.

Overview

British Gas Business is the leading provider of energy to SMEs in the UK, committed to helping our customers manage their energy needs simply, sustainably, and affordably. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a dedicated Compliance Auditor to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring our governance framework remains robust and effective.

You will be responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of the BGB governance framework relating to the Commercial function’s demand forecasting, pricing, product development, route to market, financial planning and commodity procurement activities. You will also be involved in the creation, implementation and review of operational controls to manage process, financial, compliance and regulatory risk, working with process owners and wider business stakeholders.

The Role

In this role, you will be at the forefront of driving the adoption of governance frameworks across the business, ensuring ongoing compliance through meticulous monitoring. A key aspect of your responsibilities will involve identifying and mitigating risks by implementing robust financial controls, including those related to costing, pricing, demand forecasting, and hedging. Your expertise will be crucial in working with various teams to influence and guide the direction of IS system changes, ensuring that both process and financial risks are effectively managed.

You will serve as a point of contact for legal, regulatory, and compliance knowledge within the Commercial team and the broader business. This will involve providing support for the Commercial team’s regulatory activities, particularly in responding to industry changes and regulatory demands. Additionally, you will work closely with the Conduct and Governance and Marketing teams to ensure that all Commercial policies, internal and external communications, terms and conditions, and digital content comply with regulations and are communicated effectively.

Another significant aspect of your role will be managing team governance, where you will ensure that the annual plan is clearly defined, regularly reviewed, and that progress against milestones is closely monitored. You will be responsible for addressing any delays or issues, ensuring that the team remains on track to meet its objectives.

This role requires a deep understanding of legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations related to commercial activities, alongside expertise in risk mitigation and financial control implementation.

The Person

We are seeking a highly skilled individual with excellent written and verbal communication abilities, capable of influencing and engaging senior management teams. The role requires the production of complex procedure and policy documentation to a high standard, as well as the management of cross-functional teams to implement new ways of working across multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communication & Engagement: Influence and collaborate with senior management teams, delivering clear and complex documentation.

• Management & Leadership: Drive new ways of working, managing through others to achieve goals across multiple business units.

• Organizational Skills: Maintain a high level of organization, manage tight deadlines, multiple deliverables, and large stakeholder groups.

• Change Management: Lead change delivery, solve problems, and remove barriers to ensure results.

• Industry Knowledge: Understand commodity markets, particularly in the zero carbon and renewable energy sectors, including associated regulations.

• Risk Management: Awareness of financial risk management, particularly in relation to pricing and hedging activities.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Power BI, and Power Automate is essential for this role.

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At Centrica we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. To build a more sustainable future, we need the best team – a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed. We are dedicated in helping to close the diversity gap and would love to see more females, people of colour and LGBTQ+ employees, as well as those from a variety of cultures and ethnicity to veterans and the differently abled. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a big part of who we are, we are not looking for people to fit into our culture but to add to it!

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This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required.