Robert Half are excited to be the exclusive partner of a leading private equity-backed utilities business in their search for a Head of Market Strategy and Analysis. This is a high-profile opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation that operates across the gas, electricity, and water sectors.
As a key member of the senior leadership team, this role will take ownership of strategic pricing, market analysis, and data-driven insight - supporting ambitious growth plans and long-term value creation in a highly regulated, competitive sector.
The Opportunity:
Reporting directly to the COO, you'll lead the development and implementation of proactive, data-led pricing strategies across customer segments and geographies. You'll play a central role in market and competitor analysis, commercial reporting, and strategic insight - working closely with the executive team to drive performance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded individual to step into a pivotal leadership role within a fast-paced, private equity environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and commercial threats
* Design and implement customer and regional pricing strategies
* Deliver insight and recommendations to the Executive team based on robust data analysis
* Oversee pricing performance MI and the business's valuation model alignment
* Present regularly at trading meetings and lead strategic pricing discussions with senior stakeholders
* Develop the internal data infrastructure to support real-time analysis and reporting
* Collaborate across finance, operations, and commercial functions to ensure aligned execution
About You:
* ACA qualified with a Big 4 background - must have worked in a Transaction Services team
* Commercially focused with strong experience in market analysis and pricing strategy
* Advanced Excel modelling skills; Power BI or similar BI tools highly desirable
* Confident communicator, experienced in presenting at Board level
* Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence across departments
* Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth business is a significant advantage
What's on Offer:
* c. £100,000 base salary + bonus & car allowance
* Bonus scheme
* Car allowance
* Hybrid working pattern - 4 days in the Surrey HQ
Apply now or contact Robert Half for a confidential conversation to find out more about this exclusive opportunity.
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