Senior Business Case Author

Description:

Senior Business Case Author

London or Manchester

Excellent day rate, inside IR35

Fantastic opportunity to secure a Senior Business Case Author day rate contract working from either London or Manchester on a hybrid working model ( 2days a week in the office , 3 days remote working ). The Senior Business Case Author will produce a range of business cases, working in the CoE and reporting into the Director of Business Case Development.

The Senior Business Case Author will require strong analytical and writing skills, economic awareness and an ability to distil multiple stakeholder views into a compelling narrative. The Senior Business Case Author must be confident and capable of working and communicating at senior level, including with DCC Executive Committee members and the Senior Civil Servants.

What will you be doing?

•           Drafting and securing approval of, complex, multi million pound, TGB business cases, on a first pass basis, enabling DCC to achieve its objectives while demonstrating a structured approach and astute commercial thinking, as part of demonstrating value for money.

•           Plan and host workshops with key stakeholders to draw out the inputs needed to develop each business case and the associated models.

•           Lead business case briefings and reviews with senior stakeholders, addressing any feedback and implementing changes with the goal of achieving business case approval.

•           Coordinate with the DCC Customer Engagement team and Regulatory Affairs to build customer understanding and support for DCC business case recommendations.

•           Manage/update modelling templates and processes, suggesting improvements for where DCC can develop more efficient and accurate ways of working.

•           Manage and monitor own business case progress to ensure delivery timescales can be met, communicating risks or potential issues to the Director of Business Case Development.

•           Support DCC with external stakeholder engagements, such as with DESNZ and Ofgem, where required.

What are we looking for?

•           Extensive experience of producing high-quality, multi-million pound, complex business cases, with fluency across all areas of HMT’s 5 Case Model.

•           Developing accurate financial models for financial risk assessment, affordability and scenario analysis, working with business owners to capture and record modelling assumptions for the financial case.

•           Understand and develop economic models for Optimism Bias, Sensitivity Analysis, net present value, and other econometric and statistical modes dependent on the proposal.

•           Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, and an ability to communicate confidently and effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.

•           Good attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency in written and verbal communication with an ability to quickly interpret detail and establish key relevant points.

About the DCC:

At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn’t be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we’ll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it’s doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want – we’ll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain’s energy system and helping the country’s fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey.

Company benefits:

The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.

If there are any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact Nick Hayman or complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you’ll hear from us regarding its progress.

Join the DCC and discover the power of you.

What to do now

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Capita Opportunity Statement:

The parent company, Capita Plc*, are a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We’re supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves, and people are valued for their differences. We’re always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions. You’ll also become part of a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative, and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do deliver. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you