Governance Analyst

Nature and Scope

This is a new role which combines financial governance controls with contract management as well as secretariat duties for key operational and management meetings. The successful candidate will act as a point of reference on all matters relating to financial and contractual governance to a wide range of stakeholders. The ability to review and improve complex process will be essential in this role. Good communication skills are essential to this post.

Principal Responsibilities

* To review and control the governance requirements which support the work of the ECO Low Carbon Commercial Design (LCCD) to transfer ECO/Green Deal and other commercial business opportunities into financially approved and legally contracted relationships with 3rd party providers
* Support the Governance Manager in processing opportunities through the ECO governance process/wider business governance processes
* Drive the accurate presentation and completion of handover documents to be transferred into the relevant Low Carbon Delivery team to ensure effective deployment
* To work within the LCCD team to maintain comprehensive records of all B2B contracts, both for ECO/Green Deal and commercial propositions
* Proactively and independently design and deliver process improvements for key Governance activities
* To support the Governance Manager with secretariat duties for financial approval, brokerage, steering and operational meetings within EFS which relate to Low Carbon Design and Delivery activity
* To act as a point of reference and first port of call on Governance related matters for the wider team and offer support and guidance to colleagues
* Keep accurate records and reports of opportunities Assist the Governance Manager in the presentation of papers for a range of meetings with senior managers
* Work within the LCCD to support the completion of internal / external audits

Qualifications and key skills

Educated to degree standard or a demonstration of ability to the same level delivered in a working environment. Proven experience of working in a control environment, with experience of reviewing and improving complex processes and procedures. The ability to challenge appropriately to ensure controls are observed. Experience of working with high value framework contracts. Experience of, maintaining and documenting key actions and decisions at a senior level. Proven ability to work to multiple deadlines and effectively manage stakeholder expectations, with a track record of working with attention to detail and precision at all times. Strong communication skills and ability to influence and share new or complex concepts. Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to demonstrate the use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power Point to a high level. Technical and Commercial knowledge and skills are desirable. The ability to work effectively and comfortably in multiple matrix structures where working relationships are more important than organisational structures in delivering results. Able to understand different business units and to work across them with effective relationship building, persuasion and influencing skills at all organisational levels. Ability to resolve conflicting priorities and to work under significant pressures. An ability to quickly gain a thorough understanding of markets and sectors [such as the energy sector] and different technical specialism's. Being able to identify and deliver efficiency improvements. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience of using SAP for purchasing/reporting would be beneficial in this role.
ITHR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. ITHR is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.